They're going to add a third BNSF mainline to the Seattle Sub? Traffic must really be picking up! How would they fit a third track in through all of the railroad crossings and Sounder sations?
+jpfrench325 Yes, they're in the process now. BNSF got the money for the 3rd main from Sound Transit. BNSF must give Sounder trains priority over all freight, they must meet strict on-time standards. So right now, between Seattle and Tacoma during rush hour BNSF gives one main over to Sounder leaving only one track for freight. With a 3rd main between Seattle and Tacoma, BNSF can use two track for freight, making it easier to run freight north and sound during rush hour. The 3rd main is done from King Street Station to somewhere around south of Boeing Field. They are starting in on the next segment now. Work is going on around Tukwila, then I think they'll work they're way down to Auburn.
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Great day of rail fanning . . . with 3 trains one with 2 dpu's. Thanks!
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Nice video.
They're going to add a third BNSF mainline to the Seattle Sub? Traffic must really be picking up! How would they fit a third track in through all of the railroad crossings and Sounder sations?
+jpfrench325 Yes, they're in the process now.
BNSF got the money for the 3rd main from Sound Transit. BNSF must give Sounder trains priority over all freight, they must meet strict on-time standards. So right now, between Seattle and Tacoma during rush hour BNSF gives one main over to Sounder leaving only one track for freight. With a 3rd main between Seattle and Tacoma, BNSF can use two track for freight, making it easier to run freight north and sound during rush hour.
The 3rd main is done from King Street Station to somewhere around south of Boeing Field. They are starting in on the next segment now. Work is going on around Tukwila, then I think they'll work they're way down to Auburn.