Desert railroad could boost commerce along border area. (rebuilding of railroad from Imperial County to eastern San Diego County and Mexico)

From: San Diego Business Journal | Date: September 2, 1991| Author: Fikes, Bradley J. | Copyright information

Desert railroad could boost commerce along border area

The rebuilding of a railroad from Imperial County to eastern San Diego County and Mexico could significantly boost border-area commerce, say railroad officials.

The San Diego and Imperial Valley Railroad now hauls cargo such as grain, sugar, cement and maquiladora supplies along the western section of its line. This part stretches from National City to Tijuana, eastward to Tecate, Mexico, and back across the...