Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor: Revised Intercity Passenger Rail Plan for Washington State 1998–2018 [Plan and Executive Summary]
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1998-12-01
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By Resource Group Consultants ...
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Alternative Title:PNWRC intercity passenger rail plan
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TRIS Online Accession Number:00763444
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OCLC Number:41025901
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NTL Classification:NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-RAIL TRANSPORTATION;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-Rail Planning and Policy;
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Abstract:This document discusses passenger rail service in the segment of the corridor between Portland, OR and Vancouver, BC, approximately 305 miles (490 km). The plan discussed in this report presents information to help stakeholders and residents understand the State's program for intercity passenger rail (Amtrak) in the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor. It discusses the purpose of the plan; outlines the State's vision for passenger rail; details the investments necessary to reach the goal; presents an overview of the community and environmental elements that need to be considered while implementing rail system improvements; presents a framework on how to pay for the system; and discusses the implementation of higher speed passenger rail in the corridor.
Both the revised plan and the revised executive summary are attached to this record. Please see the "Supporting Files" tab for the summary.
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