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Fischer 🛠️🚇 @fischer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
new train just dropped
an amtrak cascades airo locomotive
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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
See you starting Sept. 30th!
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A New Era for Amtrak Cascades: Airo Fleet Debuts Sept. 30 - Amtrak Media
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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.
Long-time Amtrak Cascades super fan Nathan Bofto caught this partial image below a blue sky of a new locomotive on a July testing run. The Amtrak Cascades name is capitalized in a dark green color called Evergreen against a white background referred to as Cream. The three mountains of the logo are shown in gold. There is an Evergreen stripe above a brown stripe called Mocha running the length of the locomotive. The roof is evergreen and evergreen angles down off the roof near the front of the locomotive too.
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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

photo of a trimet gillig bus
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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.
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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
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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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FOX 13 Seattle @fox13seattle.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Amtrak's suspension of service between Seattle and Portland has been extended again.
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Amtrak service suspension between Seattle, Portland extended again
Amtrak's suspension of service between Seattle and Portland has been extended again.
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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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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 12/08/2026
Amtrak isn't the only railroad company that is dealing with issues arising from the massive fire in Portland, OR.
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Union Pacific moves 400,000 rail cars in Oregon as Centennial Mills collapse fears grow
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 11/08/2026
Amtrak has extended the service disruption between Portland and Seattle due to the massive warehouse fire that happened last week.
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www.fox13seattle.com
Amtrak suspension between Seattle, Portland extended through Aug. 14 | FOX 13 Seattle
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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 12/08/2026
As of 8am 8/12, Amtrak Cascades service remains the same as shown below. Additionally, the Coast Starlight (trains # 11 and 14) appears to be terminating and originating in Portland, with no service north to Seattle. The long distance train will only serve the PDX-LAX portion of the route for now.
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West Seattle Bike Blob @westseattlebikeblg.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It really is wild how popular Amtrak Cascades is and how few trains we run for it
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Nic Cota @nictrieslife.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Also all the people who’ve been working round the clock to ease this for riders. I just saw that an @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov conductor handing out voodoo donuts to riders as they were getting off the bus from Vancouver
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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 11/08/2026
As of 7am 8/11 the @amtrak.com booking site shows the following departures from PDX today: -8:30a bus [SOLD OUT] -10:40a bus -1:30p has bus connection to VAN, then train to SEA [SOLD OUT] -5:20p has bus connection to VAN, then train to SEA [SOLD OUT] -7:15p bus [SOLD OUT] -Trains 500, 511 canceled
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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 10/08/2026
As of Aug. 10, @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov is still operating with modified service due to an unstable building near Portland Union Station. Here‘s what riders should know before they go. For more info, visit amtrakcascades.com
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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 07/08/2026
We are sorely disappointed that this warehouse fire shut down SEA-PDX service for over 5 days now. AORTA has urged the City to demolish the structure so service may resume. Just now, 506 reached Union Station, and SEA-PDX may be restored! 🫶🚆 💚🤎🤍 See: amtraker.com/stations/PDX
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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 29/07/2026
DIY: you could get from downtown Seattle to downtown Portland faster by taking the @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov compared to flying? @nerd4cities.bsky.social does the math! Check out: youtu.be/o1G1Fn1RFEI #AmtrakCascades #GoByTrain
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150 Miles Optimized: Seattle to Portland (and back)
YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd
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peterkuskie.bsky.social @peterkuskie.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Took an extended lunch to go watch the @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov Airo's first trip into Oregon
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AORTA Transit @aortarail.org · 24/07/2026
Worth the wait to see the new and improved @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov 💚 We can’t wait to take a ride once these enter service! 🚆🛤️
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