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):
- S. 212th Street, Kent. USDOT 085625H. Closed immediately for emergency repair. Expected to re-open by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18. Jason Winans, BNSF Railway Seattle Roadmaster - Engineering. 928-220-1196.
- 184th Avenue SE, Tenino. USDOT 085784P. Closed from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19. Matt Wells, BNSF Assistant Roadmaster - Engineering Tacoma. 253-405-6074.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.