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Us railroad provides you transit Washington routes, timetable and ticket fares for your local train or nationwide tracks. From Freight railroading, passenger rails to rail fanning, this free website will help you to find everything that you need to know about train transit, railways, routes and lines trough to each county and city of the state of Washington. If you're looking for a specific line or a train stop in your area, if you're searching for a Washington freighter, this website is made for you. |
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Amtrak Cascades
ancouver, BC - Seattle - Tacoma - Portland - Salem - Eugene route: From Eugene, Oregon to Vancouver, British Columbia, the Amtrak Cascades offers an unparalleled experience of the great Pacific Northwest. Through Seattle and Portland, past Mount St. Helens and across the Columbia River Gorge, you'll witness some of our continent's most distinctive cities and most spectacular natural attractions. |
Amtrak Coast Starlight
route: Seattle - Portland - Los Angeles: Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes, the Coast Starlight links the greatest cities on the West Coast. En route daily between Seattle and Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight passes through Portland, Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Barbara. |
Amtrak Empire Builder
route: Chicago - St. Paul - Portland/Seattle. Traveling daily between Chicago and the Pacific Northwest along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail, Amtrak's Empire Builder provides the perfect way to experience the rugged splendor of the American West. |
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
P.O. Box 1271 Battle Ground, WA 98604 - (call 686-3559)
heritage railroad and former freight railroad in Yacolt, Washington. The excursions travel through the historic logging country of beautiful North Clark County, Washington, from the town of Yacolt to Lucia Falls and returning, stopping for a half-hour at Moulton Falls Park. A trestle crosses the Lewis River |
Coast Starlight Experience - 3 Night/4 Day Tour
- (call 877 929 7245)
Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes, the Coast Starlight links the greatest cities on the West Coast. En route daily between Seattle and Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight passes through Portland, Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Barbara. The scenery along the Coast Starlight route is unsurpassed. The dramatic snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Shasta, lush forests, fertile valleys and long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline provide a stunning backdrop for your journey. Exclusive Amenities Rediscover the Coast Starlight. This legendary train will feature enhanced Coaches and Sleeping Cars, along with exclusive new amenities. The Dining Car will offer fresh, regional cuisine, while the Arcade Room will entertain kids of all ages with a great selection of arcade-style video games. Sleeping Car passengers can enjoy Happy Hour specials and a daily tasting of local wines in the refurbished Pacific Parlor Car, which also will offer a specialty coffee bar, onboard theater and alternative dining venue. |
Empire Builder Experience - 5 Day/4 Night Tour
- (call 877-929-7245)
Just a few generations ago, the route of the Empire Builder was wilderness, roamed by Native Americans and buffalo. Later, fur traders and gold miners visited it. And still later, it was developed by merchants, timber men, farmers and – most dramatically – by railroaders. Scheduled for scenery, the Empire Builder's historic 2,206 mile journey takes you from Chicago to Seattle through unforgettable, eye-popping scenery of the majestic North and Pacific Northwest of the United States. |
Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad
54124 Mountain Hwy E. Elbe , WA 98355 - (call 360-569-2588)
The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad (MRSR) is a steam-powered heritage railroad operating in Washington State between Elbe and Mineral. The railroad travels on tracks that pass through thick forest just south of Mount Rainier. The depot, gift shop and ticket office are located in Elbe. |
North American Tourist Railways
Tourist railways offers you an opportunity to go on a short train ride through scenic or historic part of the country |
Northwest Railway Museum
38625 SE King Street in Snoqualmie - (call (425) 888-3030)
Railroad museum: Also operates a heritage railroad called the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad |
Redcaboose Getaway
24 Old Coyote Way Sequim, WA 98382 - (call (360) 683-7350)
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Simpson Railroad
917 E. 11th St. Tacoma WA 98421
Simpson Investment Company: one of the last logging railroad operations in the continental United States |
Sound Transit
401 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 - (call (206) 398-5000)
Sound Transit operates the Sounder Commuter Rail, a commuter rail service between Everett and Seattle, and between Seattle and Tacoma. There are currently 7 peak-direction and 2 reverse-commute round-trips daily between Tacoma and Seattle and 4 peak-direction round trips between Everett and Seattle. Sound Transit will eventually run up to 18 daily round-trips from Tacoma once all trackwork is completed by BNSF Railway. They also plan on extending service to South Tacoma and Lakewood by 2012. |
Tacoma Rail
2601 SR 509 North Frontage Road Tacoma, WA 98421 - (call (253) 396-3161)
shortline railroad. It is operated as a public utility and owned by the city of Tacoma, Washington as part of the municipally-owned Tacoma Public Utilities service. |
The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Company
- (call 817-867-6865)
For more than 150 years, BNSF Railway has been quietly delivering cars, coal, clothing, games, and nearly anything else found in homes and businesses |
Washington Railroading And Railfanning In The Evergreen State
Today, Washington railroading is dominated by BNSF Railway, which owns three main lines in the Evergreen State and controls the lucrative container traffic coming from the Puget Sound region |
Washington State Department Of Transportation
310 Maple Park Avenue SE P.O. Box 47300 Olympia, WA 98504-7300 - (call 360-705-7438)
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Washington State Railroads Historical Society Museum
122 North Tacoma Ave./ P.O. Box 552 Pasco, Washington 99301 - (call (509)-543-4159)
Museum about the history of railroad in Washington State, located in Pasco, Washington where the Columbia and Snake Rivers merge. |
Weyerhaeuser Woods Railroad
one of the last logging railroads in the US. It does not actually carry logs anymore; instead it carries rough-cut lumber and wood chips from the Green Mountain Mill near Toutle, Washington to Longview, and garbage from Longview to Landfill. |
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Visiting Washington State by Train
Washington State is located on the Pacific north coast of the United State; it's bordered by British Columbia (Canada) in the North, by Idaho State on the East side, and by Oregon State in the South.
The state can be divided into 6 geographic land a [...] (Read Article)
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| Washington Train Related News (Provided by www.accidentIn.com) |
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February 22 2012 - Ideas abound for next 'Soul Train' act
Washington — Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of "Soul Train" nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs already had begun working to revive Cornelius' creation and carry it beyond the continued popularity of the show's dances and television reruns. |
February 22 2012 - Obama to detail $8 billion college to career plan
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama wants community colleges and businesses to work together to train 2 million workers in high-growth industries, and on Monday will request $8 billion to create a fund to encourage the effort. |
February 22 2012 - Illinois lawmakers 'concerned' about GOP transportation bill
(MCT) — Fearing the loss of long-term funding for Chicago-area bus and train projects, Illinois congressmen on Tuesday said funding cuts in a major transportation bill being debated in Washington would hurt mass transit programs in Chicago. |
February 22 2012 - Focus on walkable cities
People interested in how cities can redevelop while encouraging public transit, passenger rail,bicycling and walking may want to keep Thursday morning open. That’s when John Robert Smith, president of Reconnecting America, a Washington, D.C.-based non- profit group that promotes public transit, and Christopher Leinberger, an expert on downtown redevelopment, will … |
February 22 2012 - Car finds railroad tracks
Kevin Michael Williams, 5303 S. Alexander Rd., was cited for disregarding a stop sign after a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving became stuck on CSX railroad tracks in Washington near the Daviess County Chamber of Commerce. Tri-County Towing removed the vehicle at 5:41 p.m. after CSX officials had been contacted. |
February 21 2012 - Op-Ed: U.S. Should Use 'Tough Love' In Syria
In an op-ed in The Washington Post , Georgetown professor Daniel Byman says U.S. policy focuses too much on removing the dictator and not on filling the void left behind. He says that to help in Syria, the U.S. and its allies should train the rebels and use "tough love to cajole and reward the opposition." |
February 20 2012 - The Unlikely Green Alternative to the Keystone Pipeline? Railroads
President Obama’s decision last week to kill the Keystone XL Pipeline that would carry oil from Canada to the U.S. was cheered by some environmental activists, while many mainstream commentators reacted with dismay. A Washington Post columnist described it as “an act of national insanity.” But whichever side is right, one beneficiary is clear: Railroads. |
February 19 2012 - Boudreau wary of Panthers on home ice
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Maybe the locals have been hesitant to jump on the Panthers' train down here in South Florida but Florida is locked in a battle for the Southeast Division title with Washington as it tries to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. |
February 19 2012 - Haywood: 50 years later 'the village' still stands strong
It was in 1955, I was a sophomore at Newton High School when I heard the rumors that the Mass Turnpike would be extended through Newton. I lived in West Newton on Simms Court in a small alcove of streets bordered by Washington Street and the Boston and Albany Railroad that was lovingly called “the village.” The village was made up of five streets: Hicks (formerly Virginia Road), Prospect, Curve ... |
February 16 2012 - Proposed Dulles Toll Road rates tied to Va. contribution to rail project
Rates along the Dulles Toll Road could double starting next year if Virginia doesn’t deliver on a promise to contribute $150 million for the second phase of Metrorail’s new Silver Line. In that case, tolls for a one-way trip that now costs $2.25 could increase to $4.50, according to a consultant’s report prepared for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and presented during a board ... |
February 16 2012 - Trains the thing Saturday in Alton
ALTON - Traders of trains, railroad buffs and children of all ages are being welcomed to the Alton Train Show this Saturday.Volunteers were setting up tracks on the stage Thursday at the Franklin Masonic Lodge, 1513 Washington Ave. in Alton.The train enthusiasts were putting together five... |
February 16 2012 - 2009 DC Metro Fatal Crash: All Parties Admit Liability
In June 2009, a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ( WMATA aka DC Metro) Red Line subway train traveling at a high rate of speed rear-ended a stationary subway train, killing nine people including the train's operator, with 52 injured passengers sent to the area hospitals. |
February 15 2012 - Metro settles most death suits from 2009 train crash
WASHINGTON — The transit agency responsible for the Washington-area Metro train system has settled seven of nine lawsuits by families of people killed in a 2009 train crash that was the deadliest accident in the network’s history. Metro and three other companies that provided equipment involved in the crash have also told a judge they are [...] |
February 15 2012 - DC Metro stipulates liability for crash
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The Washington Metro and three manufacturing companies say they will stipulate they are legally responsible for a deadly train crash in 2009. |
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