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Project Title & Location
Tenino - High Speed Crossovers, Tenino
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Project Description
Constructs universal high speed (50 mph) crossovers near Tenino. The is part of the capacity improvements to support the 5th Amtrak Cascades round trip.
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Contractor/Consultant
BNSF Railway, Forth Worth, TX
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Recent Progress
Preliminary engineering plans and cost estimates were submitted to WSDOT for review. Final engineering and environmental documentation is now underway. Construction is scheduled to start in winter 2009 with completion in June 2009.
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Design Construction Impacts
None.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
Preliminary engineering will address any environmental impacts.
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Impacts to Traffic
There may be some brief work windows that may affect rail operations for both freight and passenger trains as new track and switches are connected to the existing track. Amtrak Cascades passengers may occasionally be moved by motor coach to allow for these work windows.
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