Trying to bring back the Amtrak Pioneer

Seattle WA

Description

A petition to bring the Amtrak Pioneer back to the Pacific Northwest is underway. The petition states that locals in the area want the Pioneer to stretch from Portland, OR, to Denver CO. It might sound like a pipe dream, but Amtrak has been effectively turning itself around, and is looking at Regional routes as the future of Amtrak. The Pioneer is one such route. Starting in Portland OR, and acting as an express to Boise ID, and Ogden UT, this train route could gather a lot of passengers.. However, Amtrak cannot do a feasibility study on every regional route in America, and the possible ones. They'll go where the interest is loudest. So let's give Amtrak a heads up to come back. The Pioneer could help strengthen major parts of Oregon's economy in areas spanning from Portland to Ontario. With enough signatures, I will personally do my best to deliver them to the leaders of Amtrak, as well as major publications in the local area. Don’t forget to share this idea with all your friends, and on any social media platforms you use. Here is the link to the petition: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/bring-the-pioneer-to-the-pacific-northwest