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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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WA · HB1837FINAL · 17 COSPONSORS

Establishing intercity passenger rail improvement priorities.

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This bill establishes priorities for improving intercity passenger rail service in Washington state, specifically focusing on the Amtrak Cascades line. If passed, the state Department of Transportation would be required to work towards specific goals for service reliability, frequency, first-and-last-mile connections, and emission reductions by 2035. The department must also report annually on its progress and any challenges encountered in meeting these goals.

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