The Coos Bay Rail Link re-opened the Coos Bay rail line in  October 2011, re-establishing freight rail service to manufacturers for the first time in four years. Since October, the CBR has continued to build its customer base and increase loads  from an average of 25 to 45 cars weekly.

The CBR now has eight customers with inbound and outbound cargo consisting of wood products, steel and dairy feed. CBR also opened a new office at 115 Hall Ave. in Coos Bay. CBR's general manager, Tom Foster, is based out of the depot. The railroad has purchased two reconditioned locomotives and now employs eight people.

The Port of Coos Bay is moving forward with a $30 million rehabilitation of the 133-mile Coos Bay rail line in Coos County and western Douglas and western Lane counties. The project has restored freight rail service between Oregon’s South Coast and Eugene, and ultimately re-connected the region to the nation’s rail system.

 To date, the majority of tunnel repair work is complete and crews have cleared debris from the line. Contractors have completed geometry testing. New ties have been delivered for installation this spring and summer, and the Port will be working with engineers to start bridge rehabilitation and install new public crossings.

Train service along the full line is expected to resume in early summer once repairs have been completed to the Coos Bay Rail Bridge and track infrastructure from Coos Bay to Coquille. The frequency of train traffic will be based on the number of carloads scheduled weekly.
 

Look. Listen & Live! ...

Think safety at all railroad crossings. Remember, it is illegal to trespass in the railroad right-of-way. The Coos Bay Rail Link partners with Oregon Operation Lifesaver and reminds everyone to Stay Off! Stay Away! Stay Alive!