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Vancouver (WA) Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Port’s New Rail Entrance

The Port of Vancouver USA and its partners on August 13 cut the ribbon on a $30 million rail project.

Known as the trench, the project is a key element of the port’s $275 million West Vancouver Freight Access project (WVFA), which eliminates conflicts between trains entering the port and triples the port’s rail capacity, allowing tenants to efficiently move products like grain, steel, Subaru vehicles and wind energy components.The trench was completed $8 million under budget and ahead of schedule.

The ribbon cutting featured port officials, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, and representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Washington Gov. Jay Inlsee. About 100 people from various partner agencies, port businesses and community groups also joined in the celebration.

"Everyone speaking today and many in the audience played a huge part in realizing this project, from Sen. Cantwell’s support of freight to Sen. Murray’s hard work on the TIGER grant program, and all those who provided funding for this project," said port CEO Todd Coleman. "We thank you for helping keep the Port of Vancouver, our region and our state competitive."

The port and its partners cut the ribbon on a new rail entrance Aug. 13. Left to right: Shari Hildreth, Office of U.S. Rep. Herrera Beutler; David Hodges, Office of U.S. Sen. Murray; Port Commissioner Jerry Oliver; U.S. Sen. Cantwell; Port Commission President Nancy Baker; Port Commissioner Brian Wolfe; Port CEO Todd Coleman; Johan Hellman, BNSF Railway; WSDOT Southwest Region Administrator Kris Strickler; Great Western Malting Commercial Director Brad Loucks.
Photo/Port of Vancouver USA
 

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