More Seattle-Everett passenger train cancellations
SEATTLE (AP) - A Burlington Northern Santa Fe spokesman says passenger train service between Seattle and Everett will be canceled until at least next Wednesday as continuing rain has led to mudslides.
Spokesman Gus Melonas says the shutdown of the train line affects Amtrak and Sounder services. The passenger line has been closed since December 17. A line used by freight trains continues to be used. Earlier this week, BNSF has said they hoped to open the passenger line by Monday.
Melonas says another 40-foot long and three-foot deep slide hit the passenger line on Wednesday. He says rail crews continue cleanup of debris that has hit the train line.
Spokesman Gus Melonas says the shutdown of the train line affects Amtrak and Sounder services. The passenger line has been closed since December 17. A line used by freight trains continues to be used. Earlier this week, BNSF has said they hoped to open the passenger line by Monday.
Melonas says another 40-foot long and three-foot deep slide hit the passenger line on Wednesday. He says rail crews continue cleanup of debris that has hit the train line.
essentially this line has been down for a few weeks now. i am really wondering what is being done behind the scenes about this - clearly the set up isn't working. plant more small trees, shrubs and native ground covers for a start.
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no way anyone can rely on the sounder for actual commuting.
BNSF should be required by the state to permanently shut down this line until substantial and permanent shoring up of the cliffs is done. The only way BNSF will ever do this is if they lose the revenue from the freight traffic. As it stands, the Sounder is a fiscal annoyance that BNSF has to tolerate.
 @Glassman Not likely to happen. This stretch of rail is the most important on the west coast. One state is not going to shut it down.