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 notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.
Community Notices Received - Updated Feb. 28, 2025.
The commission received the following community notice(s):
- Ellingson Road, Algona/Pacific. USDOT 396395C. Closed from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 15 until 10:00 p.m. Sunday March 16 for installation of new track panel, crossing surface panels, and asphalt. Vincent M. Ortegon, Union Pacific Senior Manager of Track Maintenance, Seattle. 971-420-9348.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.