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Go find your happy! We'll drive. Enjoy spectacular scenery, fresh foods + local beer, wine & spirits. Free Wi-Fi. Amtrak Cascades is the best way to explore the PNW. 18 cities served. Thank you for riding! Page monitored M-F 8am-4pm.
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Happy Winter Solstice

Tonight on the longest night we celebrate the return of the light
December 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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With the wild weather, I wanted to let you know all trains south of Seattle are running normally. If you are interested in the status north of Seattle, please see my other posts. Thank you!
Seattle's King Street Station brick clock tower and part of the station are visible in front of a deciduous tree losing its leaves with lovely blue sky in the background.
December 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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UPDATE: Dec 11&12 - Buses will be provided b/t SEA-VAC but may not stop in Mount Vernon (MWV) due to evacuation orders. The SEA-BEL buses are running but are not stopping in MWV. Saturday morning, 12/13, Train 517 between VAC-SEA is canceled. If possible, a bus will be provided.
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Santa will be at the Olympia/Lacey Station: Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:23 am until 12:30 pm. All are welcome! He'll be arriving on Train 502. The Centennial Station volunteers will have juice and coffee available. Address: 6600 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey, Washington. We're excited to see you! #santa #trains
A cartoon drawing of Santa, a reindeer and a snowman sit waving from a red train emblazed with snowflake design. A Christmas tree is in the background with other snow-covered trees.
December 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Service disruption due to potential flooding. All trains south of Seattle are running normally. However, due to the level of the Skagit river, trains operating b/t SEA & VAC Canada, will be suspended Dec 11 & 12. Alternate bus transportation may not be available due to flooding.
December 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Ohhh! Look what just arrived in Seattle. 👀 The new Amtrak Cascades Playing Cards are here and are being stocked for sale on the trains right now! So exciting! Go get yours onboard. Then let me know when you find Bigfoot! #trains #playingcards #fun #bigfoot #pnw
New Amtrak Cascades Playing Cards are now for sale on Amtrak Cascades trains! The playing cards are pictured with the back of a hand, a deck, and the ace of hearts on a mahogany table. The cards feature an image of a new train arriving in 2026, Mt. Rainier, Laura's three horses grazing contently in a green grassy field, a pink Rhododendron with a mated pair of goldfinches, the Amtrak Cascades logo, the www.AmtrakCascades.com web address, all nestled under a peaceful blue sky. David shows off the new Amtrak Cascades Playing Cards when they arrived in Seattle. Get yours onboard now. They are for sale in the Cafe Car.
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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So many lovely views. So much wonder. We're so lucky to live in such a magical place.
The Pacific Northwest's Scenic Train Ride Showcases Ethereal Views Of Mount St. Helens - Islands
A train can get you from one destination to another, but it can also be so much more, like the Amtrak Cascade route full of stunning mountain views.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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New Amtrak Cascades Trainset #1 Goes to Philly! The second round of testing begins soon on the east coast. Thank you to www.youtube.com/@Bronson3333 for the video. 💚🤎🤍
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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New Trainset 1 made it to Chicago! The article outlines the route for the rest of the trip to Philadelphia.
News photos: First Airo trainset visits Chicago on cross-country trek - Trains
CHICAGO — Its trials completed at the Federal Railroad Administration’s Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colo., Amtrak’s first Siemens Airo trainset is now headed east to the company’s Phil...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Our pretty new train is on its way to the east coast for more tests. In 2026, Amtrak Cascades will operate 8 new trains. The trains feature a Pacific Northwest-inspired design, comfy seats, big windows, and regional food and beverages.
October 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We passed our first tests with flying colors!
The first new Amtrak Cascades train is set to depart the test track in Pueblo, CO following several months of testing. Next, it heads out for more testing on the east coast before starting service in the PNW in 2026. This is the 1st of 7 new trainsets.
The first of eight new Amtrak Cascades trainsets is on the tracks after successfully passing its first round of testing with flying colors. It will travel from Pueblo, Colorado, to the east coast for its next round of testing. Pictured on the end is one of two new ALC-42E locomotives that we are also getting. There are tall, tan-colored grasses in the foreground and blue sky surrounds the trainset. The new trainsets will be in service on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026.
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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KING STREET STATION WELCOMES NEW CAFÉ
Stop by "Café Three03" next time you're at the Seattle station. Located inside King Street Station, they offer a variety of hot and iced drinks, along with breakfast items and hot lunch offerings. The hours are MON-FRI 7am-6pm and SAT-SUN 8am-4pm.
Photo of a new coffee, beverage and food stand at King Street Station. Historic photos of Seattle's King Street Station and the renovation which restored the station line to its former beauty line the back wall. You can order from the counter or select some self-serve items. Photo of a sign at King Street Station's new coffee shop lists the hot and cold coffee, espresso, and teas available for purchase. Prices range from $4 for an Americano to $6 for a caramel macchiato. A photo of a four-tier stack of delicious-looking muffins and bagels in a plastic case sits atop the counter at the new King Street Station coffee shop.
October 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Here's a fun story with some new ideas to play in Vancouver, BC. Get your train tickets at www.AmtrakCascades.com.
A Weekend Exploring Vancouver's North Shore
Discover North Vancouver’s Shipyards District—boutique hotels, food tours, bike trails, breweries, art galleries and museums just a SeaBus ride from downtown.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Autumn train rides around the country! Amtrak Cascades makes the list again. Get your tix at www.AmtrakCascades.com
15 Scenic Train Rides Across the U.S. for Stunning Fall Foliage Views
Make the most of leaf-peeping season with a fall foliage train ride through some of America's most stunning landscapes.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Who likes to save money on a fun getaway? Get your tickets before Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Save on Amtrak Travel This Season with our “Falling Fares Sale” - Amtrak Media
For a limited time, enjoy up to 25% off select routes nationwide and Acela Business Class WASHINGTON – Travelers can save big and embrace the beauty of
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October 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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For Week Without Driving: Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025, our friends at All Aboard Washington created some web content to help you connect between rail and transit. aawa.us/week-without... #trains #PNW #Bicycles #ferries #walking
Out-the-window view from an Amtrak Cascades train of evergreen trees and the waters of Puget Sound.
September 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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We’re proud to say the Pacific Northwest will be the first to put these beautiful NEW Amtrak Cascades trains into service! Plus, only our trains will have our signature Evergreen, Mocha, and Cream colors, with gold accents to match the mountains in the Amtrak Cascades logo.
Photo of a new Amtrak Cascades locomotive moments before leaving the factory in California. Blue sky and some thin, fluffy clouds create a lovely backdrop.
July 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Big news! The brand-new Amtrak Cascades trainset is on the move! It's en route to Pueblo, Colorado! Many thanks to rail fan Hudson Sheats @centralvalleyrailfan8311 who captured these amazing images! More info in comments.
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New Amtrak Cascades train after it left the factory glides through California countryside with threes and brush on the surrounding hills. New Amtrak Cascades cab car and all the new train cars pass under a rail bridge after leaving the factory. New Amtrak Cascades train after it left the factory glides through California countryside with threes and brush on the surrounding hills. The new Amtrak Cascades train on railroad tracks under blue sky!
July 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Drumroll, please... The first new Amtrak Cascades train is leaving the Siemens manufacturing facility in Sacramento today and heading to Pueblo, CO for testing! Following a year-long testing journey, they’ll arrive home to the PNW in 2026—stay tuned for more photos! #trains #PNW
A newly manufactured Amtrak Cascades locomotive waits to leave the factory in California. The frame around the windshield is gold. The nose is evergreen to represent the PNW trees and most of the locomotive is cream, the white color representing the cream in your coffee. The updated Amtrak Cascades logo is large inside the cream portion. Blue sky and thin white clouds create the backdrop. A new Amtrak Cascades Business Train Car waits to leave the manufacturing facility for testing. Cascade mountains are featured on both ends of the car. BUSINESS is printed on the top middle portion of the evergreen background. The mocha color frames the plentiful windows and there's a stripe of cream color below the windows. The Business Car sports a gold door which matches the mountains in the Amtrak Cascades logo. The door is open and the steps are down, waiting for you to hop onboard! Interior photo of a new Amtrak Cascades Business Car showing two seats on one side of the car. The leather seats appear comfy with tall, puffy headrests. Some seats are facing and have tables between them. You can see the edge of a table on the single seating opposite side of the car. The windows are large to view the spectacular Northwest scenery. The floors are carpeted. The end wall has wood paneling with a white Amtrak Cascades logo. New spacious Amtrak Cascades Cafe Car features windows on both sides. A large service counter sits in the middle. Evergreen and cream colors with gold accents match the Amtrak Cascades logo, a reflection of the Pacific Northwest. White and green shadow lighting create lovely hues on the ceiling.
July 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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More beauty. 😍 Thank you for sharing! ♥️
tjtjtj.tj TJ @tjtjtj.tj · Jul 21
I went to this event and, coincidentally, it was my first time taking Cascades. thanks for getting me there and back home!
Calm lake with subtle ripples across the water, bordered by densely forested hills with a mix of evergreens and scattered homes. The pale blue sky is free from clouds. Wide green farm field bordered by shrubs and grasses in the foreground, with a line of trees and several white farm buildings in the distance under a cloudy sky. Power lines stretch across the scene.
July 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Did someone say beauty? We've got beauty!
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A sleek Amtrak Cascades train glides along the Puget Sound coastline dwarfed by the salt water with the tiniest wave action on the left while a steep hill of evergreen trees shoots up on the right of the train tracks. The light blue sky and golden sunset are treated with drops of sparse, fluffy white clouds and the lovely San Juan islands can be viewed in the distance. Ready to getaway? www.AmtrakCascades.com is your travel partner. Come visit and get your tickets to your next adventure now.
July 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Did someone say beauty? We've got beauty!
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July 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Enjoyable story with a great sunset video: www.thetravel.com/amtrak-under...
Two families, four adults and four children, walk down the platform at Seattle's King Street Station next to a Spanish-designed Amtrak Cascades Talgo train, eager to hop on the train for their next adventures.
July 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Pleeease safe and sane out there! Take the train to avoid all that traffic. Look! We got Sounder player Nouhou Choo-Choo riding Amtrak Cascades. Get train tix at amtrakcascades.com #GoSounders #StaySafe #HappyFourth #NoFires #StayHydrated #GoMariners
July 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Here's a little Throw Back Thursday fun. Is TBT still a thing? We did a huge video shoot in 2016. We were able to capture these great scenes of the train heading south through Interbay and the Seattle waterfront. Enjoy the video! Canada➡️Seattle➡️Portland with a 🚲! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAEX...
Still shot from the 2016 helicopter shoot showing the southbound Amtrak Cascades train heading through Interbay to downtown Seattle where the sun rises between the buildings to greet the train. Still shot from the 2016 helicopter shoot showing the southbound Amtrak Cascades train passing the Space Needle and heading into downtown Seattle with Puget Sound and Piers in the foreground.
July 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM