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 October 1, 2023)

• Tidelands Division (TMBL): $6.91 per car

Fuel surcharge (Effective July 1, 2023)

• Tidelands Division (TMBL): $2.23 per car

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