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Palouse rail crossing to be improved

State regulators approved funds Aug. 21 to improve safety at a railroad crossing in Palouse. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved $20,000 from the Grade Crossing Protective Fund to pay for upgrades at a railroad-highway grade crossing at the intersection of State Route 272 and Washington & Idaho Railway tracks.

The spot is at the east end of town, leading to the state line and Potlatch.

The railroad company plans to use the funds to upgrade the existing flashing lights to long-lasting, energy efficient flashing LED lights, replace the system batteries and chargers, a...

 

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