Ore. Transportation Dept.: Ridership Sets Record on Oregon's Amtrak Cascades Train
May 01, 2024
May 01, 2024
SALEM, Oregon, May 1 -- The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Amtrak Cascades passenger rail service in Oregon experienced its highest ridership in its 30-year history in March. With 14,263 riders - a 57% increase over March 2023 - this accomplishment builds on the continuous growth in ridership throughout 2023 and early 2024.
"It's clear that more people are discovering the advantages of train travel in Oregon . . .
Amtrak Cascades passenger rail service in Oregon experienced its highest ridership in its 30-year history in March. With 14,263 riders - a 57% increase over March 2023 - this accomplishment builds on the continuous growth in ridership throughout 2023 and early 2024.
"It's clear that more people are discovering the advantages of train travel in Oregon . . .