Controversy Over Northwest Coal Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Train station in Hoquiam, WA, about a mile from the site of a proposed coal export terminal. The railways were a key component of the region's success as an export hub since the late 1800's. ( Ashley Ahearn, Reporter for KUOW ) Produced by Jillian Weinberger Produced by PRI and WNYC