Washington § 47.76.420 Produce railcar pool—Departmental authority.

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§ 47.76.420 — Produce railcar pool—Departmental authority.

Washington § 47.76.420

Title 47PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION

Ch. 47.76RAIL FREIGHT SERVICE

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Wash. Rev. Code § 47.76.420 (2026).

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In addition to powers otherwise granted by law, the department may establish a Washington Produce Railcar Pool to promote viable, cost-effective rail service for Washington produce, including but not limited to apples, onions, pears, and potatoes, both processed and fresh. To the extent that funds are appropriated, the department may:

(1)Operate the Washington Produce Railcar Pool program while working in close coordination with the department of agriculture, interested commodity commissions, port districts, and other interested parties;

(2)For the purposes of this program:

(a)Purchase or lease new or used refrigerated railcars;

(b)Accept donated refrigerated railcars; and

(c)Refurbish and remodel the railcars;

(3)Hire, in consultation with affected stakeholders, including but

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In addition to powers otherwise granted by law, the department may establish a Washington Produce Railcar Pool to promote viable, cost-effective rail service for Washington produce, including but not limited to apples, onions, pears, and potatoes, both processed and fresh.

To the extent that funds are appropriated, the department may:

(1) Operate the Washington Produce Railcar Pool program while working in close coordination with the department of agriculture, interested commodity commissions, port districts, and other interested parties;

(2) For the purposes of this program:

(a) Purchase or lease new or used refrigerated railcars;

(b) Accept donated refrigerated railcars; and

(c) Refurbish and remodel the railcars;

(3) Hire, in consultation with affected stakeholders, including but not limited to short line railroads, commodity commissions, and port districts, a transportation management firm to perform the function outlined in RCW 47.76.440 ; and

(4) Contribute the efforts of a short line rail-financing expert to find funding for the project to help interested short line railroads in this state to accomplish the necessary operating arrangements once the railcars are ready for service.