Lakewood Subdivision

Tacoma Rail has provided freight service on the Lakewood Subdivision since 2004, when we took over the freight service from BNSF Railway. 

We have trackage rights over the Sound Transit line between DuPont and South Tacoma. The Lakewood Subdivision serves customers between DuPont and South Tacoma, including the Lakewood Industrial Park, located in Lakewood, Washington. 

Service is generally twice a week. 

Rate & Routing Information

Alpha Code: TMBL
Numeric Code: 759
Carrier Type: Tariff switching line via interchange with BNSF (UP traffic handled to select stations under switching and haulage arrangements between BNSF and UP)
Junction: DuPont, WA

All Lakewood Subdivision traffic interchanges with BNSF Railway at DuPont. 

Tacoma Rail serves as a switch carrier for BNSF. Our freight charges are included in BNSF rates, except for special train service and special switching charges.  

We also serve certain industries that Union Pacific can access through BNSF’s switching or haulage arrangements.  

For rate-making purposes, TMBL does not appear in the route.  Stations on the Lakewood Subdivision lines are listed as BNSF stations, or Union Pacific stations when appropriate. Tacoma Rail makes demurrage charges on these lines under the provisions of tariff TMBL 6004.