This branch served the farms and local businesses east and north of Fresno. Much of the right-of-way runs parallel to major streets east of Fresno, though the remnants are likely to be paved over as development spreads and streets are widened. There have been local transportation studies exploring re-using some of the right-of-way for light rail.
The Clovis Branch
Fresno to Clovis and Friant, CA
| Southern Pacific Railroad | ||
| Docket: 21425 | 1/3/1961 | Section: 1(18) |
| App. for auth. to aband. that portion of the Clovis Branch and operation thereof of San Joaquin Div'n., owned and operated by Sn. Pac. Co., at or near Rockfield and the end of such branch line at or near Friant, a distance of approx. 4.356 mi., together with all sidings, spur tracks and appurtenances, all in Fresno County, Calif. | ||
| Length: 4.356 miles | 236 | |
| Southern Pacific Railroad | ||
| Docket: 26512 | 1/28/1971 | Section: 1(18) |
| Application for authority to abandon its Clovis Branch Line between MP 206.99 and MP 212.50, a distance of approx, 5.51 miles, together with all spur track, sidings and appurtenances, all within the County of Fresno, Calif. | ||
| Length: 5.51 miles | 281 | |
