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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 16h

For all of you who requested a way to purchase an Amtrak Cascades Launch Hat, we got you! Celebrate the launch of the Airo Fleet with this limited-release hat. You must pre-order by Nov. 6. The back of the hat reads, New Trains Rolling Out. amtrakcascadeslaunchhat.itemorder.com/shop/product...

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 19h

Oregonians want more trains! Our organization advocates to expand passenger rail across the state, including Amtrak Cascades and restoring train service thru the Columbia River Gorge. Help our cause by donating or becoming a member today! Link below👇 and in bio.

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Get Involved | AORTA

Join AORTA and help expand Oregon passenger rail and public transit. Sliding-scale membership, volunteer committees, events, and a free option to participate.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 20h

Amtrak Cascades is breaking records in Oregon! We’re excited to report @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov carried 13,533 riders between PDX>EUG last month, an all-time record for any Sept. since the service began. Overall ridership is up 24% in 2026 YOY.

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Amtrak Cascades sees record ridership in September

The Association of Oregon Rail & Transit Advocates (AORTA) is pleased to report another record setting achievement by Amtrak Cascades in Oregon. Amtrak Cascades carried 13,533 passengers in Sept. 2026...

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 07/10/2026

Shout out and thank you to Michael Armstrong @CoasterFan2105 for this great video featuring the new Amtrak Cascades trains. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RApE... Enjoy! 💚🤎🤍

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NEW Amtrak Cascades Trains

YouTube video by CoasterFan2105

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 30/09/2026

Passengers and onlookers at Fairhaven Station on Wednesday morning eagerly awaited the arrival of the new Airo train, which went into service today for the first time. Eventually, the entire Amtrak Cascades fleet will be replaced.

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Passengers, train buffs witness the dawn of the 'Airo era' in Fairhaven | Cascadia Daily News

New Amtrak Cascades trainsets take maiden service voyage up and down coast

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Justin Franz @justinfranz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A new era in American passenger rail is underway in the Pacific Northwest this week as @amtrak.com's first Airo train enters service on the Cascades route. My latest for Railway Age Magazine www.railwayage.com/passenger/in...

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Amtrak Airo Debuts in Pacific Northwest

A new era in American passenger rail travel is getting under way this week as the first of 83 Siemens Mobility-built “Airo” trainsets enters service on Amtrak’s Cascades route in […]

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 01/10/2026

Our members and volunteers rode along with @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov to commemorate the first Airo train to depart Portland for Eugene today. Here are our first impressions:

A group photo of four male train passengers at a table seating on an Amtrak Cascades train

A photo of the commemorative ticket handed out to passengers for the first day of Airo service.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 01/10/2026

Today @amtrak.com debuted their first Airo trains on @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov! We are excited to welcome our beloved train line here in the PNW into a new era of passenger rail.

A photo of passengers boarding at Portland Union Station in front of a new Airo train cab car.

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 30/09/2026

Today's the day! Jump on Trains 503, 508, 516 and 519 to enjoy the new Amtrak Cascades trains. Super comfy seats. Tray tables in Triplicate - not even kidding! Adjustable cupholders. There is nothing like that new train smell.💚🤎🤍

A shiny new green, mocha and cream-colored train sits at a station on a sunny day.

A pair of comfy business class seats are on either side of a narrow table aboard a new Amtrak Cascades Train.

The interior of the cafe onboard the new Amtrak Cascade trains. Self-service options are visible, as is staff working behind the counter to provide hot food. The cafe is spacious and accessible.

A look down the aisle of coach class, which includes accessible seating areas for passengers using wheelchairs. The seats are gray and the room around them is spacious.

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Fischer 🛠️🚇 @fischer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

new train just dropped

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OPB @opb.org · 27/09/2026

Two new trainsets will make four daily trips between British Columbia’s Vancouver, Seattle, Portland and Eugene. The rollout will continue through early 2027 with an additional six trainsets expected, eventually replacing the existing Amfleet and Talgo trainsets.

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Amtrak Cascades Airo trains debut Sept. 30 in the Pacific Northwest

Two Airo trainsets will starting running four times a day on the Amtrak Cascades beginning Wednesday. They include improved seats, larger tray tables, accessible bathrooms and power outlets at each seat.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 23/09/2026

One week away from a new era of passenger rail travel in the Pacific Northwest! On Sept. 30 @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov debuts the first of their new Airo trains. Expect to see accessibility improvements, expanded seating capacity, and new technology to make the ride even more comfortable.

A photo of the platforms at Portland union station taken from the Broadway bridge looking north east across the tracks where a Siemens charger locomotive sits with an Airo Tran set. The Fremont bridge is in the background. The text “1 week until Airo trains debut on Sept. 30” is typed into the space on the sky.

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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 19/09/2026

Amtrak will introduce the first two train sets of its new sleek, upgraded and amenity-rich Airo Fleet to the Amtrak Cascades route.

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Amtrak sets date for Seattle debut of its amenity-rich Airo Fleet

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 19/09/2026

Want to preview a brand new Airo train? Sign up for a public tour!

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/09/2026

NEW AMTRAK CASCADES TRAINS START SEPTEMBER 30. You can experience the new Amtrak Cascades trains beginning September 30. Four daily trains will be operating as new trainsets. Trains 503, 508, [SEA-EUG] 516 and 519 [SEA-VAC]. See the schedule at AmtrakCascades.com. Read more at: media.amtrak.com/

A new Amtrak Cascades train cruises up the tracks in style south of Tukwila with Mt. Rainier rising majestically in the background under a light blue sky with trees fringing the photo. The new train sports evergreen, mocha and cream colors with gold nugget accents. There are two headlights on below the windshield of the train.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 17/09/2026

Want to ride the new @amtrak.com Airo trains? They make their debut on @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov beginning Sept. 30, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 17/09/2026

Casting our vote for Lego Talgo 🗳️

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 17/09/2026

It’s official! The new trains will make their PNW debut on Sept 30.

A photo of an Amtrak charger locomotive with the text “New Amtrak Airo trains debut in OR and WA on Sept. 30.”

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Climate and Transit @climateandtransit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Happy 25 years to the Trimet MAX Red Line! Without it getting to PDX would be such a pain in the neck!

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 10/09/2026

Have you heard the good news?

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 10/09/2026

Something exciting might be coming at the end of this month 👀

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 10/09/2026

Come see us at Sunday Parkways this Sunday in Downtown Portland!

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 28/08/2026

What's not only cheaper, but also a better (and greener) way to get from Vancouver BC to Seattle? The @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov train! 💸 Less than HALF the price ($50) compared to economy 💺 Roomy seats 🛜 Free Wi-Fi 🏔️ Incredible views Take a look: www.businessinsider.com/amtrak-train...

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I traveled in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver to Seattle for $50. It was cheaper and less stressful than flying.

I booked a $50 coach seat on an Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle, and I preferred it over economy air travel.

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 27/08/2026

Thursdays offer more chances to see the new Amtrak Cascades train. Departs Seattle 6:20 am-Arrives in Portland 9:42 am. Departs Portland 10:50 am and reaches Seattle near 3 pm. These are training runs so the test schedule is subject to change. Photo courtesy of Nathan Bofto.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 26/08/2026

All Aboard Washington's (and former Association Board Director) Charlie Hamilton talks to the Grist about travel in the PNW and what the future may hold with a new fleet on the way.

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All aboard Amtrak's sleeker, cleaner new trains

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 26/08/2026

Day 2 of service cuts to @trimet.org Can you spot the difference?

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Rep. Janelle Bynum @bynum.house.gov · 24/08/2026

This is out of hand, y'all.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 24/08/2026

First weekday after @trimet.org service cuts. How was everyone’s rides today?

A photo of a green lineMAX train at the Clackamas Town Center station.

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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

ALERT: The Blumenauer Bridge is CLOSED after a person drove a car on to the bridge and damaged fencing on the bridge. We plan to open the bridge later today, however, morning commutes may be impacted.

Road closed signs and barricades at the entrance to the Blumenauer Bridge.

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No More Freeways @nomorefreewayspdx.com · 22/08/2026

The cuts to bus service will get worse without bold leadership from the Oregon Legislature next session. Will we restore and expand public transit? Or will we continue to give billions of dollars to ODOT for their costly, polluting freeway expansions? www.wweek.com/news/2026/08...

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‘Historic’ Service Cuts Are Now Arriving for TriMet Riders

The service reductions were first announced in January, as a state transportation funding package crumbled in the face of a Republican-led grassroots revolt.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 23/08/2026

“Our transit system didn’t die of natural causes. It died of neglect.” AORTA member @xavierdstickler.bsky.social mourns the cuts to over 30 @trimet.org bus lines today. Contact your State Reps. to share your thoughts on these service changes.

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Jarrett Walker @humantransit.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Portland area: I'm in the Oregonian today, asking whether Portland and its region still care about public transit. In the next year, we're going to have to make some decisions about that. @trimet.org www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2026...

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Opinion: TriMet is shrinking. Do we care?

Does the region still care about TriMet and ensuring a strong public transit system, asks public transit design and policy consultant Jarrett Walker. While leaders face many competing priorities, the ...

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Fischer 🛠️🚇 @fischer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

last day before trimet’s service cuts take place. it’s a good time to try to get organized, and one opportunity is to come mourn these service cuts with bus riders unite tomorrow afternoon at terry schrunk plaza at 1:00pm

In Loving Memory
TRIMET TRANSIT SYSTEM
Wear somber colors as we mourn the cuts, impacting 33 bus lines & the Green MAX.
- Sunday August 23rd, 1:00 PM
Terry Schrunk Plaza, corner of SW 3rd & Madison

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pnwpolicyangel aka Angelita 👼 @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Taking the train to Seattle for the first time and idk why anyone chooses to drive, I have so much space in coach and it’s like I’m in a Studio Ghibli movie

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 19/08/2026

Our friend Charlie Hamilton from All Aboard Washington is quoted in this @grist.org article about our new trains! “It’s nice to be able to be going faster than what people on I-5 are doing. Having trains once an hour would be very helpful, and the Airo trainsets would make it possible to do that.”

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All aboard Amtrak's sleeker, cleaner new trains

The $8-billion Airo fleet promises cleaner, more reliable service as passenger rail enjoys record ridership — and faces an uncertain future in Washington.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 19/08/2026

A beautiful sight to see! Amtrak Cascades and Coast Starlight trains on the move following over two weeks of service disruptions. -via amtraker.com

A screenshot of a train tracker map showing four trains all running on time.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 18/08/2026

SERVICE UPDATE: @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov will resume regular service for all trains on Aug. 19. Train #500 will resume the following morning, Aug. 20.

Train #
502, 503, 504, 505,
506, 507, 508, 509, 511, 517, and 518
SERVICE RESUMES AUG. 19
Train #500 will resume the morning of Aug. 20
As of 8/18/26 until further notice. Information provided by amtrakcascades.com

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/08/2026

We are happy to report that the tracks north of Portland are opening! Tomorrow, on August 19, all Amtrak Cascades trains resume normal service, except Train 500 which will resume on Thursday, August 20. Let your summer travel plans resume. We’ll drive! 💚🤎🤍

A lightly cloud-filtered blue sky is reflected in the water of Puget Sound in this photograph as an Amtrak Cascades train glides along the shore next to a hillside covered heavily by evergreen trees. Some of the San Juan Islands can be seen in the distance as the sun peeks through from the top center of the image.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 17/08/2026

Let’s the trains begin! 🚊 Stay tuned for updates on when @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov service will resume now that the water tower has been demolished.

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 17/08/2026

Electrified rails are great for Passenger AND Freight rail! ✅ Increased acceleration / torque ✅ Lower cost of operations ✅ Zero emissions And yes, you *can* fit double-stacked containers under overhead wires. ⚡🚆 #ElectrifyTheRails

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 14/08/2026

Contractor is on site - hoping to see the big boom soon so @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov service can be restored💥 UP has placed cars full of ballast on the track within the collapse zone.

View of the now burned out Centennial Mills building. Rail cars full of ballast sit on the rails nearby (owned by Union Pacific)

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 14/08/2026

SEA-PDX schedule confirmed through August 16, at least: 505 and 517: Train SEA-VAN & bus to PDX 506 and 518: bus PDX-VAN & Train VAN-SEA 502, 503, 504, 507, 508, 509: buses SEA&PDX 500 & 511: cancelled - no buses available We apologize for any inconvenience due to the warehouse fire. 💚🤎🤍

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 13/08/2026

UPDATE on the Amtrak Cascades service disruption, as of 8/13

Train #
505, 506,
517 & 518
MODIFIED SERVICE
Trains operating between Seattle and Vancouver, WA.
Buses connecting VAN-PDX
As of 8/13/26 until further notice. Information provided by amtrakcascades.com

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City Observatory @cityobservatory.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

OregonDOT is #1 and #2: Per mile, the two most expensive highway expansion projects in the United States are the $3.5 billion I-5 Rose Quarter widening and the $15 billion Interstate Bridge Replacement. ODOT is utterly broke, and broke. City Observatory cityobservatory.org/bankrupt-a-3...

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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 13/08/2026

As of 8/13, the Amtrak Cascades service disruption may last into the weekend. Originally estimated to be resolved on Friday, some trains are being canceled or replaced by bus on Saturday. If you’re traveling this weekend, check your status at amtrak.com as things are changing day-by-day.

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