Moving coal
Rail moves much of the 18 million tons of coal Utah produces each year. This map shows the location of Union Pacific rail lines, spurs and load outs relative to coal mines in Emery, Carbon and Sevier counties. Most of Utah's coal used to be burned in California and Nevada power plants, but most now stays in Utah as the domestic market dries up. Officials hope deals with Bay Area export terminals will open overseas markets for coal and other commodities mined or growth in central Utah.