By Cecilia Chan, Independent Newspapers

Traveling to Phoenix or to any East Valley cities without having to drive on congested roadways may become a reality in the West Valley.

Youngtown is spearheading discussions to bring in commuter rail on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks that run along Grand Avenue from Wickenburg to the heart of downtown Phoenix.

“That would be great,” said Sun City resident Doug Kelsey. “Could you image being my age and getting into Phoenix by going to somewhere near and park and get on a train if I wanted to go to the ball park, museum or ballet?

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