UTC Case Docket Details

Docket Number 970849

Case Docket Details Table
Docket Number TR-970849
Advice
Company The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company
DBA
Filing Type Petition
Industry (Code) Railroad (210)
Status Closed
Lead Staff Mike Rowswell
Filed Date 09/17/1996
Effective Date N/A
Summary Request to modify orders concerning train speeds in Wenatchee.

Event History

  • 10/05/1997 -- End of Pending - Reconsideration
  • 09/24/1997 -- Approved (The speed limits in Wenatchee should be changed to 79 mph for passenger trains and 60 mph for freight trains in all areas of the city except between Mile Posts 1649.45 and 1652.36. The speed limit between those mile posts should be set at 45 mph for freight trains and 50 mph for passenger trains. A permanent speed restriction of 40 mph for freight trains and 45 mph for passenger trains should be noted for Mile Post 1649.3 to 1649.5. The railroads should be required to notify the Commission and the city 30 days prior to increaseing train speeds more than 10 mph above the noted permanent speed restriction.)
  • 08/27/1997 -- Deferred