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The WSDOT Railroad Liaison provides direct support to regions and other HQ offices by serving as the statewide subject matter expert on highway-railroad projects and safety.
The Liaison coordinates statewide highway project delivery with impacts to railroad companies, manages railroad crossing safety projects and supports highway operation improvements and maintenance by coordinating with railroads, regions and the Utilities and Transportation Commission.
Railroad Crossing Data
Reporting railroad crossing problems
To report railroad crossings problems (rough surface, signal malfunctions, blocked by trains for longer than 10 minutes, missing signs, etc.) use the UTC Rail Safety Complaint Form on the UTC website.
Construction Guidance
Permitting
Permits are needed from railroads for the following activities:
Please note that permits are in addition to Construction and Maintenance agreements. Some permits may need to be obtained by the WSDOT contractor and permanently held permits (utilities) are obtained by WSDOT. It can take up to six months to obtain a permit.
Permits issued by BNSF
Union Pacific Permits
Permits with other railroads, permit information and assistance with processing, please contact:
Connie Raezer
Railroad Liaison
360-705-7459
Safety Training
Assistance and Guidance
Additional assistance that can be provided by the Railroad Liaison includes:
Contact
Connie Raezer
Railroad Liaison
360-705-7459