The trains feature panoramic windows, complementary wifi and over 300 seats per train set.
Amtrak’s new Airo trainsets debuted today, bringing the first new Amtrak trains to Oregon and Washington in decades. The trains feature panoramic windows, complementary Wi-Fi and adjustable headrests, Brandon Lewis writes for Mass Transit.
Amtrak intends to eventually fully replace the existing Amtrak Cascades fleet with Airo trainsets. Airo trains can reach speeds of 125 mph and carry 317 passengers on the Cascades route — significantly more than the current trains — and will make it possible to have Amtrak trains running every hour through the Cascades route.
Mass Transit reports:
“Oregon continues to reach record train ridership, and we are proud to partner with Amtrak to bring their new trains to the Pacific Northwest,” said Oregon Department of Transportation Interim Director Chris Warner. “Amtrak Cascades offers Oregonians and visitors a chance to leave I-5 traffic behind and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. We look forward to welcoming the new trains and giving even more people the opportunity to experience passenger rail in Oregon.”
Read the full story: Airo trainsets to begin passenger service on Amtrak Cascades Sept. 30
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