Here's a link to the WSDOT press release:
[www.wsdot.wa.gov]

Snippet from the release:

“The decision to terminate the lease was difficult. The EWG provided good service and excellent communication with the shippers,” said Scott Witt, State Rail and Marine Director. “Unfortunately, the EWG encountered unexpected set-backs and costs, and has not been able to meet some of the maintenance and tie replacement requirements of the operating lease."

Hmmm, good service and excellent communication to shippers, and then a grass fire fire burns some ties, service is disrupted temporarily, and the state response is to fire the operators???