Oregon’s Pacific Northwest Amtrak Cascades passengers will be among the first to experience the railroad’s new Airo trains that debut on Wednesday, September 30.
Oregon is recognized for its record-breaking use of the railroad, with ODOT reporting 14,263 passengers on the Eugene to Portland section in March 2024: a 57% increase over usage the previous year.
The two trains will make four trips daily between Portland and Eugene, Seattle, and British Columbia’s Vancouver. The Amtrak Cascades serves 18 stations along the I-5 corridor…