Railroad companies are required to notify the commission and the governing authority of a community at least 10 days before taking any planned action that may have a significant impact on the community. Such actions can include:
- disrupting the use of a crossing for track inspection,
- reconstruction,
- maintenance,
- or blocking a crossing.
For more information, see WAC 480-62-305 - Railroad Community Notice Requirements.
Submit a Notice
To submit a community impact notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.
Community Notices Received - Updated Oct. 2, 2024.
The commission received the following community notice(s): .
- West Main Street, Chehalis. USDOT 092508E. Emergency closure Thursday Nov. 21 from 6:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to repair crossing surface defects. Jarrell Williams, BNSF Roadmaster Kelso. 360-989-6906.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.