2025-18981Notice

Tiny Walla Walla Rail Track Gets Lease and Ops Greenlight

Published Date: 9/30/2025

Notice

Summary

CWW, LLC is set to lease and operate about 900 feet of railroad track from the Port of Walla Walla, Washington, starting October 23, 2025. This move lets CWW run trains on this short line without limiting connections to other railroads, and it won’t push their business into the big leagues financially. Local shippers and rail fans can expect smoother service with no extra fees or delays.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Short-line lease creates local service

If you are a local shipper or business in Walla Walla County, CWW, LLC will lease and operate about 900 feet of railroad track as a common carrier starting October 23, 2025. That means CWW will provide local freight rail service on that short line beginning on the effective date.

Interchange rights remain open

The lease agreement explicitly contains no clause that may limit or prohibit interchange with any third-party connecting carrier. If you rely on connections to other railroads, those interchange options remain permitted under the agreement.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Effective Date
9/30/2025
10/23/2025

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