Main rail line south of Chehalis examined for tampering

Tom Banse — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:04:25 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Sheriff's deputies and BNSF railroad police are investigating what they say are about a dozen instances of possible tampering with the tracks in southwest Washington. BNSF officials declined to make any connection with an ongoing labor dispute in Longview.

Freight train derails near Tacoma; at least 50 gallons of lye spilled

Gary Crawford and The Associated Press — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:01:03 +0000

Updated 12:15 p.m. Sunday, February 27: Authorities report the leak has since been repaired, according to a statement from West Pierce Fire & Rescue Sunday as reported by Q13 FOX TV. Authorities confirmed that about 50 gallons of sodium hydroxide spilled. Amtrak passenger service between Seattle and Portland has been suspended because of the accident.