Switching Tariffs

Unlike most railroads, Tacoma Rail’s published rates are determined using public utility cost-of-service principles rather than market-based pricing. These rates are approved by the Public Utility Board and Tacoma City Council in a series of public meetings.

Tacoma Rail is also subject to regulation by the Surface Transportation Board.

Print Copies of Our Freight Tariffs:

• TMBL 8807-K: Switching Tariff 
• TRMW 8000-A Switching Charges
• TRMW 8000-A Switching Charges Supplement 1

Fuel Surcharges

Fuel surcharge (Effective April 1, 2023)

• Tidelands Division (TMBL): $4.66 per car
• Mountain Division (TRMW): $109.28 per car

Fuel surcharge (Effective January 1, 2023)

• Tidelands Division (TMBL): $4.04 per car
• Mountain Division (TRMW): $61.35 per car

Fuel surcharge (effective October 1, 2022)

• Tidelands Division (TMBL): $1.77 per car
• Mountain Division (TRMW): $55.21 per car

Fuel surcharge (effective July 1, 2022)

• Tidelands Division (TMBL): $11.95 per car
• Mountain Division (TRMW): $136.28 per car

Fuel surcharge (effective April 1, 2022)

• Tidelands Division (TMBL): $6.10 per car
• Mountain Division (TRMW): $72.75 per car

Fuel surcharge (effective January 1, 2022)

• Tidelands Division (TMBL): $2.05 per car
• Mountain Division (TRMW): $26.68 per car