Phoenix Sky Harbor International’s (PHX) PHX Sky Train(TM) took its first trip May 14, traveling between the East Economy Parking train station and its maintenance facility.
“Today represents a major milestone with the PHX Sky Train(TM),” says Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. “Each day brings us closer and closer to completing this vital project. The future success of Sky Harbor is the future success of our city.”
Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, the electric-powered train will take travelers between the regional light rail system, PHX’s largest parking area and Terminal 4, which serves 80% of the airport’s passengers. The free trail will run 365 days a year and is slated to serve all terminals by early 2015 and the Rental Car Center by 2020.
”Today’s test run is a visible sign that the PHX Sky Train project is on track and will soon deliver a whole new level of service to our customers,” says Aviation Director Danny Murphy. The train will arrive and depart every three to four minutes, and it will be a two-minute ride between the East Economy Parking train station and Terminal 4. Stations will have baggage check-in services, boarding-pass kiosks and pet parks.
