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Amtrak Cascades

Amtrak Cascades
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The Cascades at Carkeek Park in 2006
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Active
Locale Pacific Northwest
First service May 1, 1971
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Ridership 2,038 daily
792,481 total (FY16)
Website www.amtrakcascades.com
Route
Start Vancouver
Stops 18
End Eugene
Distance travelled 467 miles (752 km)
Train number(s) northbound (even): 500, 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 516
southbound (odd): 501, 503, 505, 507, 509, 513, 517
On-board services
Class(es) Business class, Coach class
Catering facilities Bistro car
Observation facilities Lounge car
Baggage facilities Checked baggage available at select stations
Technical
EMD F59PHI diesel locomotives
Talgo articulated tilting train sets
Non-Powered Control Units (former EMD F40PH locomotives)
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Operating speed 79 mph (127 km/h) (top)
Track owner(s) Union Pacific and BNSF