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  • New Amtrak trains coming soon to Pacific Northwest, but not in time for World Cup
  • Third New Amtrak Cascades Trainset Departs for Testing Phase
  • May 19, Amtrak's First Airo Trainset Arrives in Seattle

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columbian.com /1 month ago

New Amtrak trains coming soon to Pacific Northwest, but not in time for World Cup

The strained Amtrak Cascades rail service is on track to have limited capacity to carry the crowds expected to descend on the Pacific Northwest for the upcoming men’s World Cup.

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

Third New Amtrak Cascades Trainset Departs for Testing Phase

The third new Airo trainset for the Amtrak Cascades programme has departed from Sacramento for testing on the Northeast Corridor. The train has completed its manufacturing stage. T...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

May 19, Amtrak's First Airo Trainset Arrives in Seattle

Amtrak's next-generation Airo passenger trainset has officially arrived in Seattle, marking a major milestone in the railroad's largest fleet overhaul in decades and the start of a...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Third Airo Trainset Making Its Way East

The third of eight Airo trainsets for Amtrak Cascades service is heading from the Siemens Mobility plant in Sacramento, Calif., to the Northeast Corridor (NEC), where it will under...

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koin.com /1 week ago

Amtrak reaches final testing phase for modernized trains coming to Pacific Northwest route

The Airo fleet will "produce 90% less particulate emissions in diesel operations," according to the railroad service.

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railway-news.com /1 week ago

Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing

Amtrak’s brand-new Airo trainset has officially arrived in Seattle – marking a major milestone in the operator’s journey to introduce a new generation of train services across the...

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newstalkkit.com /1 month ago

Amtrak's New Airo Trains Promise Comfort But Miss World Cup Rush

Picture this: sleek new trains with panoramic windows and comfy seating, but they won't be ready for the soccer crowds in Seattle. Continue reading…

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newstalkkit.com /3 weeks ago

WA Gas Prices Are Really High — Is Amtrak Cascades Worth It?

Depending on which part of WA state you live in, train travel could be the best affordable summer trip option due to our crazy, insane high gas prices. Continue reading…

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: VIA Rail, Portland Streetcar, Caltrain, SMART

VIA Rail Canada is investing C$150 million in a modernization program for The Ocean and The Canadian long-distance trains. Also, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation in Or...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Front Range Passenger Rail

A new daily Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train connects Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo. Also, Coloradans choose Colorado Connector (CoCo) as the name for the future Front Passenger Rai...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Apr 24, Amtrak Unveils Third "Airo" Trainset

Amtrak’s sweeping fleet modernization program reached another key milestone this month as its third Airo trainset has been completed at the Siemens Mobility manufacturing facility...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, TriMet, MBTA

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner teams up with the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board to promote soccer matches taking place in Los Angeles this summer. Also, TriMet bids farewell...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Apr 1, Washington Mother's Day Train Rides

Washington State is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, which can be experienced on a scenic train. One location hosts special trips for mom, the Lake Whatcom Railway.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Apr 7, Oregon "Beer Tasting" Train Rides

If your idea of a perfect night out involves craft beer, scenery, and the gentle rhythm of jointed rail, Santiam Excursion Trains delivers a refreshingly different kind of "brew to...

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railwayage.com /4 weeks ago

Transit Briefs: PANYNJ, Amtrak, Metro-North, Caltrain

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s PATH rail system springs forward with a series of major service and operational improvements. Also, Amtrak drops its newest commerci...

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adland.tv /1 month ago

Amtrak Unveils Luxury Rail Travel with NextGen Acela Campaign

Amtrak has launched a new campaign to promote its NextGen Acela trains, aiming to change perceptions of luxury travel by positioning rail as a superior alternative to car travel. T...

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seattletransitblog.com /2 weeks ago

Sunday Movies: Portland & Vancouver

How Portland created a sense of place. (Fourth Place) Taking one of the last Talgo trains to Vancouver BC. (Classy Whale) This is an open thread.

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american-rails.com /3 weeks ago

May 7, Oregon Beer Tasting Train Rides (2026)

If your idea of a perfect night out involves craft beer, scenery, and the gentle rhythm of jointed rail, Santiam Excursion Trains delivers a refreshingly different kind of brew tou...

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railwayage.com /2 weeks ago

Amtrak Unveils Freedom250 NextGen Acela

Amtrak on May 7 debuted its Freedom250 NextGen Acela train in Washington, D.C. Amtrak Vice President of Government Affairs and Corporate Communications Ken Altman; U.S. Transportat...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Amtrak

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) purchases coach cars from Exo in Quebec, Canada, to bolster its Regional Rail fleet. Also, Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer grows...

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railwayage.com /2 weeks ago

Watch: Amtrak’s First Airo Trainset Heads West

Amtrak, in a newly released video, is sharing a look back at a major milestone: the official acceptance of the first Airo trainset. The video features Airo’s departure from the […]...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Apr 15, Oregon "Wine Tasting" Train Rides

For those looking to explore this wine paradise in style and comfort, Oregon's wine tasting trains offer a unique and enjoyable way to experience the region's offerings.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Apr 21, Oregon Dinner Train Rides At Hood River (2026)

The Mt. Hood Railroad is the moving part of that postcard—a century-old short line that began as a working railroad.

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railway-news.com /2 weeks ago

Amtrak Officially Accepts First Airo Trainset

Amtrak has celebrated the official acceptance of its first Airo trainset. The unit, which departed from the Bear Maintenance Facility earlier this week, will now begin its cross-co...

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