SMART freight continues struggle to regain revenue

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit needs about $500,000 more in annual revenue for its freight operations to be self-sustainable, officials said.

Eddy Cumins, general manager of SMART, said the finances for the passenger rail service remain healthy, but spending for freight has been slashed to $1.8 million to match projected revenues for fiscal year 2024-25. The fiscal year begins July 1.

Cumins said the agency has asked the state for $10 million to help its freight operations. He suspects...