The Coos Bay Rail Link locomotive delivered the first train of center beam cars in four years to the Southport Forest Products sawmill on Coos Bay's North Spit in October 2011. 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 seven customers with inbound and outbound cargo consisting of wood products, steel and dairy feed. We've 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 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 will restore freight rail service between Oregon’s South Coast and Eugene, and ultimately re-connect 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 and the Port will continue to seek bids for tie, ballast and rail replacement, in addition to bridge rehabilitation. The Port is beginning the proposal process for the Coos Bay Rail Line Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Train service along the full line is expected to resume 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!