Northwest Leaders & Legends EP 4 Kirk Fredrickson Amtrak Cascades 6-10-26

In this Amtrak Cascades episode, Northwest Leaders & Legends (NWLL) continues its exploration of the people and projects shaping connectivity, mobility, and regional growth across Washington State and the broader Pacific Northwest with a conversation featuring Kirk Fredrickson of Amtrak Cascades.

Kirk brings a transportation-focused perspective to the future of passenger rail in the Northwest, helping explain how Amtrak Cascades connects communities, supports regional travel, and offers an important alternative for riders moving between cities across Washington, Oregon, and beyond.

In this episode, Kirk discusses the role Amtrak Cascades plays in the Pacific Northwest, the new trains coming to the corridor, and what improved passenger rail service can mean for travelers, tourism, sustainability, and long-term regional connectivity.