Arizona & California Railroad Co.
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ARIZONA AND CALIFORNIA RAILROAD (ARZC)

The Arizona & California Railroad (ARZC) is a RailAmerica short line property.  The ARZC began operations between 1903 – 1907 by the Arizona & California Railway.  By 1910 the line stretched its reach to Cadiz, CA.

Located at Cadiz, CA, the ARZC begins with an interchange with the BNSF and continues southeast across the Mojave Desert to Ripley, than east to cross the Colorado River Arizona/California state line at Parker, AZ.  The railroad continues east to Matthie. 

The ARZC operates 259 miles of main and branch line track from Cadiz, CA.

The major commodities moved on the ARZC are include petroleum gasses, steel and lumber culminating in over 12,000 cars per year.  Located on this line are multiple petroleum facilities and the ARZC provides an important transportation service for these customers in moving this product.

Real Estate Info


RailAmerica Real Estate can assist you with the purchase, sale, lease, and management of RailAmerica real estate. We also are responsible for contract and deed preparation that is related to our real estate portfolio. Below is the list of Real Estate Services available for the Arizona & California Railroad.

Right of Entry and Accessing Property

Access RailAmerica property for digging, surveys, drilling, soil sampling and monitoring. Permissions and right of entry permits are required before entering railroad property.
Procedures and Application

Utility Occupancies - Pipelines

Pipelines that go over, under and on railroad property may include natural gas, petroleum, water and sewer. 

Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager.

Procedures and Application

Utility Occupancies - Wirelines

Wire lines and cable crossings that go over, under and on railroad property may include coaxial cables, copper telephone wires, electrical distribution and transmisison lines.
Procedures and Application

Utility Occupancies - Fiber Optic

Fiber optic wire lines and cable crossings that go over, under and on railroad property.  

Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager.

Procedures and Application

Grade Crossings

Public and Private road crossings over RailAmerica tracks.
Procedures and Application

Track Leases

Lease RailAmerica or Industry owned track for railcar service and/or storage.
Procedures and Application

Land Leases

Lease RailAmerica land parcels.
Procedures and Application

Land Leases for Signs

Lease RailAmerica land parcels for the installation of signs.
Procedures and Application

Insurance Requirements

When working within the railroad right of way or for personal use of grade crossings applicants are required to obtain and provide proof of Railroad Protective Liability Insurance.

Insurance Requirements

Please provide City, State, Railroad Subdivision and Milepost information for the location in question when contacting the Regional Manager. For application processing and questions contact:

Real Estate Regional Manager

Buck Workman
Real Estate Department
RailAmerica, Inc.
7411 Fullerton Street, Suite 110
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 904-538-6368
Fax: 904-256-1406
Email: buck.workman@railamerica.com

 

Arizona and California Railroad
ARZC

1301 California Avenue
Parker, AZ 85344

General Manager: Tanya L Cecil
Business Phone: (928) 669-6662
Ext. 22

Marketing Manager: Jose Ramos
Business Phone: (619) 239-7349

Office Manager: Judy Specht
Business Phone: (928) 669-6662, Ext. 221

TLC: Matt Fullerton
Business Phone: (541) 957-2510

Interchanges


  • BNSF - Phoenix, Arizona
  • BNSF - Cadiz, California