If the coal trains are approved an additional 16-18 trains are expected, and each train may be over 1.5 miles long. At a speed of 50-60 mph, that would be an approximate 3-4 minute wait time at crossings. At a speed of 35 mph, there would be an approximate 6-7 minute wait time at crossings. These wait times are in addition to existing train traffic, and do not take into consideration the compounded wait times that would occur with traffic backed up. There is concern among the citizens of towns like Marysville--including the Mayor--that the additional train could cause over two additional hours of traffic delays per day. Whatcom County predicts an average of 2-3 hours of additional county-wide delays per day, should the proposal go through.
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