This was a common characteristic, however, during an era when such things were quite common. In some ways the train had a sister route in the way of the Congressionals, although these trains did not serve exactly the same cities (but did run on the Northeast Corridor).įor a train which covered just over 400 miles it provided an incredible level of service. Interestingly, the train was a late addition to the PRR fleet although it became quite successful for its high speeds, frequent service, and reliable schedule. The service was provided in conjunction with the New York, New Haven & Hartford which operated between New York and Boston (the New Haven and PRR would later become part of Penn Central by 1969). Train that served its heavy commuter market in the Northeast between Washington, D.C. Integrate with local roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian transportation networks.Īmtrak Cascades is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.The Pennsylvania's Senator was a regional passenger Support future growth and operate an efficient, high-quality intercity passenger rail service that helps minimize the need for state subsidies.īe sensitive to community and environmental impacts, and business costs. Provide an efficient, safe and cost-effective alternative to highway and air travel. Oregon State Department of Transportation Olympia, WA is responsible for Amtrak Cascades service in Oregon: Washington State Department of Transportation
WSDOT is responsible for Amtrak Cascades service in Washington and British Columbia: For questions and comments regarding Washington and Oregon's involvement in intercity passenger rail and Amtrak Cascades, please contact WSDOT or ODOT. Work is completed on $800 million in rail improvements resulting in faster, more reliable Amtrak Cascades service.Īmtrak Cascades is funded primarily by ticket revenues, with the balance of operating costs paid for the states of Washington and Oregon. Two daily round trips between Portland and Eugene four trains
Two daily round trips between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, Canada four trains Amtrak Cascades is sponsored by the states of Washington and Oregon.Īmtrak Cascades trains connect cities along the I-5 corridor and points north, including Vancouver, BC, Seattle, Portland, and Eugene, Oregon.įour daily round trips between Seattle and Portland eight trains
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