Cascadia Rail

Stylized rendering of the Midwest Regional Rail Network

Federal Railroad Administration Proposes New Midwest Rail Network

If built, regional high-speed rail networks could provide an alternative to uncomfortable air travel and prevent travelers from becoming stranded at airports during extreme weather.

January 17, 2022 - The Urbanist

JR Shinkansen

Cascadia High Speed Rail Authority Has its First Funding

The state of Washington has allocated funding from its 2019-2021 biennium transportation appropriations bill to study the creation of the Cascadia High Speed Rail Authority.

May 4, 2019 - The Urbanist

JR Shinkansen

An Interstate High-Speed Rail Authority on the Legislative Agenda in Washington

A big idea is gaining momentum.

January 25, 2019 - The Urbanist

Pacific NW States to Study Regional High-Speed Rail

The proposal promises a one-hour commute between Vancouver and Seattle.

March 25, 2018 - The Urbanist

Cascadia Rail Would Build High-Speed Rail for the Pacific Northwest

A proposal to connect Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland via high-speed rail service went public this month.

February 28, 2018 - Seattle Transit Blog

Vancouver transit

Cross-Border High-Speed Rail Studied for the Pacific Northwest

The state of Washington has taken a first, serious look at a high-speed rail project linking Vancouver in British Columbia to Seattle and Portland.

December 26, 2017 - Vancouver Sun

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