Central Washington Railroad


The Central Washington Railroad is a common freight carrier that operates in the Yakima, Washington area. The shortline railroad operates on two routes in the Yakima River valley and was owned by the Temple family, which also owned the Columbia Basin Railroad. The line was acquired by Jaguar Transport Holdings in August 2025.

Route

The CWA's northern route connects the communities of Fruitvale, Yakima, Union Gap and Moxee City.
The CWA's southern route connects the communities of Granger, Sunnyside, Grandview and Prosser.