Central Washington Railroad

The Central Washington Railroad (reporting mark CWRR) is a common freight carrier that operates in the Yakima, Washington area. The shortline railroad operates 80 miles (130 km) on two routes in the Yakima River valley and was owned by the Temple family, which also owned the Columbia Basin Railroad.[1] The line was acquired by Jaguar Transport Holdings in August 2025.[2]

Route

The CWRR's northern route connects the communities of Fruitvale, Yakima, Union Gap and Moxee City.

The CWRR's southern route connects the communities of Granger, Sunnyside, Grandview and Prosser.

See also

References

  1. ^ Graham, Claire (November 11, 2013). "Columbia Basin Railroad Delivers First Unit Train of Canola Seed to Warden". KHQ. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "Jaguar Transport Holdings Acquires Columbia Basin, Central Washington Railroads". Source ONE News. August 27, 2025.