The economic vitality of Washington State requires a strong rail system capable of providing its businesses, ports, and farms with competitive access to North American and international markets. WSDOT’s State Rail and Marine Office is responsible for managing and directing the state’s capital freight and passenger rail programs.
Since 1994, WSDOT has worked with Amtrak, the state of Oregon, the Province of British Columbia, and the railroads to provide fast, reliable, and more frequent intercity passenger rail service along the I-5 corridor. Amtrak Cascades provides travelers transportation options for their intercity trips and travel between Vancouver, B.C. and Eugene, Oregon and 15 cities in between.