Washington readies stopgap ferry and rail solutions for World Cup demand

By: Paul W. Taylor

Outlets: TVW

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 709

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Washington transportation officials say they are preparing for a surge in travel tied to this summer’s FIFA World Cup, but say that both the state ferry system and Amtrak Cascades face capacity limits that will be difficult to overcome in the short term.

On the water, Washington State Ferries expects to operate 18 vessels for full service, with a goal of keeping up to 20 boats available during peak demand. Deputy Assistant Secretary John Vezina …

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