Oregon Passenger Rail Project

Improving passenger rail in Oregon

The Oregon Passenger Rail project is studying options for improved passenger rail service between the Columbia River in the Portland urban area and the Eugene-Springfield urban area – an approximately 125 mile segment. The Oregon Department of Transportation is in the beginning stages of an environmental review process that will help determine a general rail alignment and communities where stations will be located. The project will also determine the number of daily trips between Eugene and Portland, travel time objectives, and the technologies to be used. To learn more, visit www.OregonPassengerRail.org

Public Open Houses - How would you like to see rail improved?

ODOT is hosting public open houses throughout Oregon in September. Join us to learn more about the Oregon Passenger Rail project at the Salem open house –

                Salem Open House

Thursday  September 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm

ODOT Transportation Building (Gail Achterman Conference Room)

355 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Online Open House: Can’t make it to an open house in your community? Visit us online anytime between Thursday, September 6 and Sunday, September 23 to learn about the project give us your thoughts. www.OregonPassengerRail.org

More information

For more information, visit www.OregonPassengerRail.org or contact Jyll Smith, ODOT Public Information Officer, (503) 986-3985, Jyll.E.Smith@odot.state.or.us.