Mt. Rainier Railroad Snags Tacoma's Train Ops Secretly
Published Date: 12/19/2025
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Mt. Rainier Railroad LLC is buying and taking over a 33.6-mile rail line in Washington from the City of Tacoma’s Tacoma Rail divisions. This means Mt. Rainier Railroad will become the new operator, replacing Tacoma Rail, starting as soon as January 4, 2026. The line hasn’t been used for over a year, so no shippers need to be notified, and the deal won’t bring big money changes or affect major rail carriers.
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