Railroad Buys 1-Mile Oregon Track, Skips Labor Notice Drama
Published Date: 5/9/2025
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Summary
Portland & Western Railroad is buying and will start running a short 1-mile rail line near Banks, Oregon, from the Port of Tillamook Bay. This move means PNWR will fully operate the line instead of just having limited rights, with no current customers affected. They’re asking to skip a usual 60-day labor notice, and the final start date depends on that decision.
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