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 Sept. 4, 2024.
The commission received the following community notice(s):
- Spruce/Main Street, Burlington. USDOT 084733B. Closed Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to replace track and crossing surface materials. Roadmaster Paul Farley BNSF 509-591-2021.
- Cook Road, Burlington. USDOT 084775M. Closed Wednesday Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 to replace track and crossing surface materials. Roadmaster Paul Farley BNSF 509-591-2021.
- 88th Street NE, Marysville. USDOT 084650M. Closed overnight Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. until Thursday, Oct. 3 at 4 a.m. to replace the crossing surface. Roadmaster Paul Farley BNSF 509-591-2021.
For questions or additional information on current or past community notices, please contact rail@utc.wa.gov.