The state needs just buy the Portland & Western railroad. G&W is a bad steward of vital public infrastructure, and is neglecting it to the point that it's just straight up not serving some customers.
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Farmers served by the Portland & Western Railroad say the railroad has no intention of rebuilding a downed bridge in Corvallis, potentially violating the railroad's common carrier obligations.
Train cars remain stranded south of Corvallis, 17 months later.
A federal complaint was filed against Portland & Western Railroad for failing to rebuild a collapsed rail bridge near Corvallis. The incident has left locomotives stranded and disrupted service.
