Establishes targets for improving Amtrak Cascades service by 2035, including trip times and reliability.
The bill establishes targets for improving Amtrak Cascades service by 2035, including trip times and reliability. It sets a goal of two hours and 30 minutes for trips between Seattle and Portland, with a minimum of 14 roundtrips per day, and two hours and 45 minutes for trips between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, with a minimum of five roundtrips per day. The bill also mandates a minimum trip reliability of 88 percent on-time performance. The Department of Transportation must prioritize these targets in project development and provide annual updates on progress.
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