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Every new Amtrak route announced for 2026 — and the long-distance lines most travelers haven’t heard about

Amtrak announced its largest single-year route expansion in more than three decades during the ...
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Amtrak's new Airo trains just arrived in Seattle—here’s what to expect

The first trainset arrived in the Pacific Northwest this week for the final phase of testing on the Amtrak Cascades route.
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First Amtrak Cascades ‘Airos’ Arrive in Seattle for Testing

On Saturday, Amtrak delivered its first ‘Airo’ class trainset to Seattle for testing and deployment on Amtrak Cascades this fall. The trickle of train photos is already building anticipation for the ...

Amtrak reaches final testing phase for modernized trains coming to Pacific Northwest route

The Airo fleet will "produce 90% less particulate emissions in diesel operations," according to the railroad service.

New Amtrak Cascades Airo train arriving in Seattle

A new Amtrak Cascades train set will arrive in Seattle Saturday for testing as part of the railroad company’s nationwide ...

Amtrak’s new Airo train arrives in Seattle, kicking off sweeping U.S. rail upgrade

Amtrak’s new Airo passenger train has arrived in Seattle ahead of its Cascades debut, marking the start of a nationwide fleet ...

Fire that caused Penn Station commuting nightmare likely sparked by debris from new Amtrak Acela

The electrical fire that knocked out LIRR and NJ Transit service to New York Penn Station on Thursday was likely caused when ...