Did You Know?
In 1972, downtown Benton and Saline County were used as backdrops for the Burt Reynolds movie White Lightening.
Rail
Rail transportation to major distribution centers throughout the U.S. is available from different points within the region. Carriers include Union Pacific, Burlington Northern (BNSF) and Kansas city Southern railroads.
Rail Service
| County |
Name |
Main or Branch |
National or Shortline |
Nearest Switching Yard |
| Conway |
Union Pacific |
Main |
National |
Little Rock |
| Garland |
Arkansas Midland Railroad company |
Branch |
Shortlines |
N/A |
| Hot Spring |
Union Pacific |
Main |
National |
Little Rock, 45 miles |
| Jefferson |
Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe |
Main |
National |
major UP electronic classification yard at Pine Bluff |
| Perry |
Little Rock & Western RR |
Main |
National |
Little Rock |
| Pulaski |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe |
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Kansas City Southern Railway |
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Union Pacific |
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| Saline |
Union Pacific, Burlington Northern |
Main |
National |
Little Rock |
| White |
Union Pacific, DK & S |
Main |
Shortline |
2 miles |