![Table 1. Washington State Short Line Railroads and Line Length (miles).](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/rail-in-WA.jpg)
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Short line railroads are those lines that fall below regional railroad classification, are at least 350 miles and/or have revenue above $37 million but less than Class I standards, as well as all switching and terminal railroads. Washington State has nearly 1,400 miles of short lines, in both private and public sector ownership.