[rktman]

Existing line but are the/have the tracks been replaced in anticipation of the new service?

[Gamecock]

Well, according to the above: he incident took place on brand-new tracks

[outpostinmass2]

https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/Rail/PNWRC_PtDefiance/default.htm

Rail was upgraded. Test trains certified the road up to 79 mph.

[TexasGator]

At least read to the second sentence ...

[Paladin2]

The TV coverage has shown that the line has had very recent, extensive rework of the right of way and road bed. The article says new track.

[Paladin2]

Check out the rail “alignment” as it goes over the bridge in the last pic of #24.