Open-house events for new Amtrak Cascades train scheduled in Portland & SeattleReservations Required
First published September 18, 2026
Amtrak and the rail divisions of the Oregon and Washington transportation departments have scheduled public walk-throughs of the new Amtrak Cascades trainsets in Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA on Sunday, Sept. 27.
The trains will debut in revenue service the following Wednesday, Sept. 30.
To minimize crowding and wait times, sign-up links have been established where prospective attendees indicate the half-hour window when they plan to attend. Amtrak personnel will lead small groups through the equipment, with an assist from ODOT and WSDOT volunteers. A limited number of spaces are available on Sunday, September 27 for public tours of the new trains before they go into service. Sign up now to reserve your tour. Each person must register separately.
Portland Union Station
- 8:30 - 11 a.m. sign-up here: Meet the New Amtrak Cascades Train in Portland
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.: Reserved for members of the disability community and their companions. Register here: Accessible amenities tour on the Airo Trainsets
Seattle King Street Station
- 4:30 - 6:45 p.m. sign up here: Meet the New Amtrak Cascades Train in Seattle
- 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.: Reserved for members of the disability community and their companions. Register here: Accessible amenities tour on the Airo Trainsets
Be Among the First to Ride
The first day of passenger service is on Wednesday, Sept. 30 and will feature two trains operating four daily trips, connecting communities across the Pacific Northwest.
Northbound*
- Train 516: Seattle → Vancouver, B.C. | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Train 508: Eugene → Seattle | 4:30 p.m. – 10:50 p.m.
Southbound*
- Train 503: Seattle → Eugene | 7:10 a.m. – 1:48 p.m.
- Train 519: Vancouver, B.C. → Seattle | 4:45 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.
* While these departures are scheduled to operate with Airo equipment, train assignments are subject to change based on operational needs.