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 notice, email: WUTC Community Notice.

Community Notices Received - Updated Feb. 6, 2025.

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

  • Meeker Street, Kent. USDOT 085636V. Closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 for emergency repairs. Marshall Flores BNSF Roadmaster Tacoma. 253-405-5837.
  • Sill Road, Silvana. USDOT 084673U.  Closed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 from for rail repair. Paul Farley, BNSF Roadmaster Bellingham 509-591-2021.
  • Oregon way, Longview. USDOT 101805A. Closed daily from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Feb. 14 for underground utility location. Kris Peterson BNSF Signal Tacoma 253-327-3675.

 

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