"Amtrak's Expansion: New Pacific Northwest Routes and Updated Passenger Rail Maps"

The Federal Railroad Administration has revealed its preferred plan for expanding Amtrak's long-distance services, which could potentially add 15 new routes to the national map, including two in the Pacific Northwest. These routes would serve destinations without current train service, such as Yakima, Boise, Missoula, and Pocatello. The expansion is a result of President Biden's infrastructure bill and aims to enhance access to medical centers, educational institutions, and national parks, while also providing service to millions of Americans. The proposed routes would restore previously discontinued services and could lead to the development of a denser national passenger rail network.