Amtrak Cascades passengers can expect faster U.S. border crossings

By: My Edmonds News

Outlets: My Neighborhood News Group

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 345

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Passengers traveling from Vancouver, British Columbia, to the U.S. on Amtrak Cascades trains can now expect shorter travel times following the launch of North America’s first rail preclearance facility.

According to a news release, as of June 8, passengers traveling southbound on Amtrak Cascades are completing U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspections at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver before boarding. The change eliminates the need for trains to stop in Blaine, Washington, for …

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