But instead of following the existing shoreline right-of-way like the last doomed plan, the proposed new route would track to Long Island, cross Long Island Sound via a 16-mile tunnel to the New Haven area, then go north to Hartford. The centerpiece is a high-speed trunk line from New York City to Boston. Please reload the page and try again.Ĭalled North Atlantic Rail, the plan originated at University of Pennsylvania planning studios directed by highly regarded planner Robert Yaro, former president of the Regional Plan Association and advised by, among others, Christopher “Kip” Bergstrom, former deputy commissioner of the state Department of Economic and Community Development, and Emil Frankel, former commissioner of the state Department of Transportation. Integrate with local roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian transportation networks.Īmtrak Cascades is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. 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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