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Amtrak Opens New State-of-the-Art Train Maintenance Facility in Seattle

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Amtrak opened a new $250 million Maintenance and Inspection Facility in Seattle to service the new Airo fleet on the Amtrak Cascades route.

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SEATTLE – Amtrak and partners cut the ribbon on a new $250 million Maintenance and Inspection Facility in Seattle, designed to support the new Airo fleet that debuted on the Amtrak Cascades route last month. Delivered on time and $50 million under budget, the facility will open in phases through the end of 2026. The nearly 100,000-square-foot building is the first maintenance facility of its kind for Amtrak, featuring three tracks for inspecting, servicing and performing heavy maintenance on a full trainset all under one roof. 🎙️ Amtrak Executive Vice President of Capital Delivery Laura Mason: "This new facility represents a major step forward for Amtrak and our customers in the Pacific Northwest. By providing our teams the modern tools and space to maintain an entire Airo trainset at once, we can work more efficiently while continuing our commitment to safe, reliable and comfortable service for the next generation of Amtrak Cascades customers." 🎙️ ODOT Intercity Passenger Rail Program Manager Kathy Holmes: "This modern facility sends a strong message to the public and the nation that we are investing in excellence at every level: in the equipment, our people and the experience we deliver to every passenger. Oregon set an all-time September ridership record and this investment ensures Amtrak Cascades continues to deliver safe and reliable service to our customers across...

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Facility expansion

What this signalsA bigger facility often needs new equipment, systems and services.

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Oct 23, 2026
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States

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Oct 23, 2026
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