Sky Harbor set to begin train project March 23rd, 2008
Arizona Republic, 23 March 2008
When crews put the final touches on light rail this year, the airport will embark on its own epic train project.
In early April, workers will start building a $1.1 billion, 4.8-mile automated train system that will whisk passengers around Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Rest of the story in the Arizona Republic
Sky Harbor vets automated train car firms March 15th, 2008
Plans to build a $1.1 billion automated train system [link: Sky Harbor site] for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are moving full steam ahead, says Jay DeWitt, special projects administrator for the automated train.
The driverless, 4.8-mile system is supposed to ease traffic congestion around Sky Harbor. It’s similar to trains at Dallas/Fort Worth and other U.S. airports.
Phoenix is vetting proposals from three firms that want to design and build the train cars…
Photos and rest of the story on Jahna Berry’s blog on The Arizona Republic site
