Community Notices

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

Template for Community Notice

To submit a community impact notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.

Community Notices Received - Updated Jan. 24, 2025.

The commission received the following community notice(s):  . 

  • Sill Road, Silvana. USDOT 084673U.  Closed Tuesday Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for rail repair. Paul Farley, BNSF Roadmaster Bellingham 509-591-2021.

 

For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.