azfamily.com 10/21/20:
Amtrak could be returning to Phoenix
Amtrak could be returning to Phoenix by 2035, according to a presentation given to the Rail Passengers Association in September.
A return to Phoenix would be great news. That we have to wait until 2035 is not great news. Overlaying commuter rail service, or even regional or intercity corridor service on the route in addition to the Sunset Limited is a good idea, as there are many potential corridors. Phoenix-Tucson cries for a corridor of some sort allowing same day round trips. More frequent service (almost anything is more frequent & reliable than a 3-days-per-week long distance Amtrak train that can and will encounter delays on its journey) would be very attractive and hopefully it can be put together in much less than 15 years.