The Central Washington Railroad (

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CWRR) is a common freight carrier that operates in the

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area. The

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operates on two routes in the

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valley and is owned by the Temple family, which also owns the

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The CWRR's northern route connects the communities of Fruitvale,

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and Moxee City. The CWRR's southern route connects the communities of

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, Sunnyside, Grandview and

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* Washington (state) railroads {{US-rail-company-stub

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