Overview
The project provides a new eastern access point to the BNSF Railway’s main line track. This new connection will allow trains to access the industrial center from both the east and west ends of the facility and permit hook and haul delivery.
- The Port of Pasco made a series of improvements to the network of railroad tracks that serve the Big Pasco Industrial Center.
- These improvements, collectively known as the Intermodal Transportation Terminal Project, are intended to support economic development in the region by providing better rail access to agricultural and industrial shippers. The first three phases have been completed at a cost of $5.4 million.
- WSDOT's five-phase project removed and replaced older rails with modern tracks that can handle heavier and longer trains, road/rail crossing improvements, and a second connection to the BNSF Railway main line tracks.
- The projects completed the construction of a through track at the Port that will significantly improve service to Port businesses.
- Another spur was lengthened to increase capacity.
 | Relieves Congestion
More efficient train movements in and out of the Big Pasco Industrial Center.
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 | Economic Incentive
More efficient train movements in and out of the Big Pasco Industrial Center.
Better rail access for agricultural and industrial shippers.
Regional economic development.
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Partnerships & Cooperation
WSDOT is the state agency that administers state and federal transportation funds that are spent on rail projects in Washington State. WSDOT has worked with Port of Pasco over the past several years to improve the port’s rail system and help Washington’s business community gain better access to rail transportation.
Funding
- Federal Funding - $882,000
- Total Funding From All Sources - $882,000
Contact Us
State Rail Office
PO Box 47407
Olympia, WA 98504-7407
360-705-7900
E-mail: rail@wsdot.wa.gov
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