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New Talgo Trains Commission Approves Funds to Renovate Historic Salem Depot
Oregon Talgo Series 8 Cab CarOregon’s first new Talgo trainset left Pueblo, CO on April 12th and traveled through Oregon April 15th on its way to the Seattle Maintenance Facility. Corridor testing is expected to begin soon.  We expect the trains to be available for service this summer.
 
Oregon's second trainset will be leaving Wisconsin in a few weeks for delivery to the Pacific Northwest.
 
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  • Oregon's New Talgo Trains Fact Sheet
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    Salem Railroad Baggage Depot 

    The Oregon Department of Transportation is pleased to partner with several organizations, agencies and individuals to restore the historic Baggage Depot at the Salem Railroad Station.

     

    Federal Grant Awards Support Oregon Rail


    Oregon Passenger Rail EIS project


    The Oregon Department of Transportation is conducting the Oregon Passenger Rail Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Project as the next step in improving passenger rail service in the Oregon segment of the federally designated Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor between Eugene and Portland.