The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Imperial Railroad and Baja California Railroad will announce details of a historic binational agreement and plans to reconstruct the 70-mile Desert Line railway in southeastern San Diego County that connects Mexico maquiladoras to rail shipping in the U.S.
The San Diego region loses a staggering $6 billion annually due to long delays in getting trucks carrying freight across the U.S. – Mexico border. An operational Desert Line will help ease congestion, reduce air pollution, promote commerce and create jobs on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Officials will discuss details of the new Cali-Baja Joint Venture Sublease and Operating Agreement, construction timelines, and plans to build a new intermodal facility near Coyote Wells for freight activity.
Where: San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Emerald Plaza Building
402 West Broadway, Suite# 1000
San Diego, 92101
Note: The Chamber offices are located in the Emerald Plaza business tower on C Street between Columbia and State
Who: Ron Roberts, vice chair, Metropolitan Transit System
Jerry Sanders, president & CEO, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Arturo Alemany, executive board member, Pacific Imperial Railroad
Fernando Beltran, president, Baja California Railroad
Jason Vorderstrasse, chief, political/economic section, U.S. Consulate General Tijuana
