The project will improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight traffic along the pnwrc, avoiding or minimizing service interruptions between MP 24.68 to MP 25.52 resulting…

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $7,438,000 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grant to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight traffic along the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor (PNWRC). The project will (1) construct three catchment walls totaling approximately 3,200 linear feet to reduce the risk of slide debris reaching the tracks, and (2) enhance the alert system that notifies dispatchers and train crews of possible track intrusions. This work aims to avoid or minimize service interruptions caused by slope failures (landslides) between mileposts 24.68 and 25.52 on the PNWRC. Once completed, the project will improve PNWRC reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance safety for passenger and freight rail service.

The project will improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight traffic along the pnwrc, avoiding or minimizing service interruptions between MP 24.68 to MP 25.52 resulting from slope failures (landslides). This project will: (1) build three catchment walls, totaling approximately 3,200 linear feet, to reduce the risk of slide debris reaching the tracks and (2) improves the alert system that notifies dispatchers and train crews of a possible track intrusion in the case that slide debris does reach the track. Once completed, the project will improve pnwrc reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve safety for passenger and freight service.