Port of Moses Lake-Acquisition Exemption-Moses Lake, Wash
Published Date: 1/30/2026
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The Port of Moses Lake is officially buying a short rail line near Grant County International Airport from Columbia Basin Railroad. This move is part of a bigger railroad project and lets the Port expand its rail operations without big revenue changes. The deal kicks in on February 20, 2026, with Columbia Basin Railroad running the trains once everything’s set.
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