WA HB1837

Establishes 2035 target goals for Amtrak Cascades service: minimum 88% on-time performance, 14 daily round trips between Seattle and Portland, and 5 daily round trips between Seattle and Vancouver, BC

Requires the Washington Department of Transportation to prioritize these goals in project development work, including federal corridor identification and grant programs

Mandates annual reporting to legislative transportation committees on progress toward goals, with explanations required if constraints prevent achieving targets

Directs the Joint Transportation Committee to conduct an independent review of the Amtrak Cascades 2024 service development plan, with a final report due June 1, 2027

Effective date: July 27, 2025