Railroad repair project slated at Central Ferry

--photo Debbie Snell

The Port of Whitman has funded small repairs to this portion of track at Central Ferry. They are currently seeking a grant to do a larger repair in the near future.

Port of Whitman commissioners Thursday, June 16, approved funding for railroad track repair at Central Ferry. The rehabilitation work will be done to help the Port prepare for the possibility of receiving a Freight Rail Assistance Program (FRAP) grant for further work.

“This project would replace approximately 60 ties and provide track spike and re-gauging for 300 feet of track,” said Port Properties and Develo...