by SRTC Staff | Mar 7, 2016 | Uncategorized |
A growing number of area residents are asking for railroad quiet zones in Spokane Valley and Cheney. According to the Spokesman-Review, these horn-free zones can be established if communities invest in extra safety measures at railroad crossings. Without the added...
by SRTC Staff | Feb 24, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Beginning March 7, small dogs and cats can join their owners on Amtrak Cascades trains for their next adventure. Previously, only service animals were allowed on Amtrak Cascades trains. Due to the sensitivity of other passengers, dogs and cats must meet the following...
by SRTC Staff | Dec 29, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Like last week, it happens every so often and we all freak out. The Washington State Department of Transportation closed both Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Passes on Christmas Eve due to ten feet of snow and serious avalanche danger. While this is a safety measure,...
by SRTC Staff | Sep 29, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Some train passengers were a little put-out when they heard recently that Amtrak is going to crack down on on a policy that’s gone unenforced for many years; a $20 charge for each piece of extra luggage. That’s according to the Marketplace website. Before...
by SRTC Staff | Mar 3, 2015 | Uncategorized |
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is planning some improvements to the Palouse and Coulee City (PCC) Rail system, as part of an effort to support area farmers, and is looking for input on them. The draft PCC Rail System Strategic...
