In 2026, Amtrak will replace the existing Cascade trains running along the I-5 corridor with new ones that will do more to connect Seattle, Portland, Vancouver and other major Pacific Northwest cities. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Amtrak will roll out new Cascade trains along the I-5 corridor in 2026, enhancing service between Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and other key cities across the Pacific Northwest
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The fleet consists of 8 state -of-art trainsets and 2 advanced locomotives built by Siemens in CA. The improvements are part of a larger investment through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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All trains sport the familiar Cascade livery of evergreen, cream, and mocha. Deliveries will take place in waves with careful inspections, testing and regulatory certification before going into service.

Amtrak Adds New Features to New Cascade Trains

The new Amtrak trains features panoramic windows, redesigned café cars, and increased table seating. Passengers will also enjoy USB ports, free Wi-Fi, digital displays, and automated steps for boarding.

Hands-free controls for restrooms and brighter interior lighting are among the train features. Capable of carrying up to 300+ passenger per unit, these trains are designed to offer a far higher level of comfort and sense of space to every journey.

Amtrak Airo Fleet Debut Represents National First

The next generation Airo trains from Siemens will be used in Amtrak Cascades as the first route in the U.S. This roll-out establishes the Pacific Northwest as a forerunner in environmentally friendly, customer-focused rail travel.

With the Airo model, Amtrak continues to deliver on its promise of faster, more sustainable and more reliable regional service. The project is a testament to the public’s desire and increased demand for world-class service on trains.

This evolution will see the I-5 rail corridor introduce one of the most advanced travel experiences in North America. The new Cascade trains are projected to raise the bar for intercity rail services by 2026, according to Amtrak.

Source: railway-news.com

What will new Amtrak Cascades for passengers look like?

The improved Cascade trains will include panoramic windows, enhanced café cars, additional table seating, USB ports, free Wi-Fi, digital displays, automatic boarding doors, hand-free restroom fixtures, and brighter interiors for greater comfort.

When will any of the new Cascade trains be in service along the I-5 corridor?

The new trains will be delivered in phases from 2026. It will be in active service between Seattle, Portland, Vancouver and other Pacific Northwest cities after detailed inspections, testing and regulatory certification.

What is the Cascade Airo trains and why does it matter?

Amtrak Cascades will be the first not only in the U.S. but ALSO IN NORTH AMERICA to operate Siemens’ new Airo trains, which, in the Pacific Northwest, will redefine sustainable and passenger focused rail travel and create faster, greener and quieter local transit.

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