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Monday, March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

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High water stops trains near Skykomish

The Columbian
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SKYKOMISH, Wash. (AP) — The Skykomish River has come within a few feet of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line, prompting the railroad to halt trains about two miles west of Skykomish.

Spokesman Gus Melonas (muh-LOH’-nus) says inspectors halted trains as a precaution about 9 a.m. Monday. About 20 freight and Amtrak trains use the route each day between Spokane and Everett.

Melonas says the railroad is bringing in 35 rail cars, each carrying 30 tons of rock, to stabilize the rail bed.

Melonas says officials expect trains will be able to resume running Monday afternoon. Inspectors will continue to monitor conditions.

All other BNSF tracks in Washington are open.

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