Trains

Mudslide halts ‘Cascades;’ ‘Empire Builder’ returns after three-day pause from avalanche threat

A mudslide south of Centralia on Friday, March 13, has triggered a BNSF-imposed ban for occupied passenger trains through the area, resulting in cancellation of all Amtrak Cascades Seattle-Portland ...
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Corrosion problem knocks most Amtrak Cascades trains out of service

Amtrak has not provided a timeline for when replacement train cars might arrive to replace the aging Horizon coaches that were abruptly pulled from service on March 26. Here a train is seen at the ...
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This Amtrak Route Is Even More Beautiful During the Winter for a Snow-covered Trip Through the Pacific Northwest

Amtrak Cascades, a 467-mile route through the Pacific Northwest from Vancouver to Eugene, Oregon, showcases some of North America's most majestic scenery. It runs parallel to the Cascade Range, ...
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Amtrak gives first look at newly designed trains, coming to Cascades route

WASHINGTON, DC. (KPTV) - Amtrak unveiled their newly designed trains that will be coming to Pacific Northwest routes at a preview event on Tuesday in Washington, DC. According to Amtrak, the new “Airo ...
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Amtrak ridership poised to keep trains chugging ahead through Bellingham

Ridership on the Amtrak Cascades route through Bellingham remained steady for fiscal year 2024-2025, despite a setback that threatened to derail its popularity earlier this year. More and better ...