Airo Amtrak Trainset Arrives in Seattle Before Launch – Some Testing Yet to Be Completed

Airo train arrives in Seattle before launch

One of Amtrak’s new Airo trainsets arrived at Seattle’s King Street Station over the weekend — but it was only a test run.

Why it matters: The trains — which are set to debut later this year on the local Amtrak Cascades line — can travel at speeds of up to 125 miles per hour.

  • They are billed as having higher fuel-efficiency and more modern interiors, among other upgrades.

What’s next: The trains are now in their final stage of testing and route training on Pacific Northwest tracks, the final step before they enter service on later this year, Amtrak says…

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