Wishram is a train station in Wishram, Washington served by Amtrak's Empire Builder line. The station consists of a platform adjacent to a modern, pre-fabricated building that contains BNSF offices. Although Wishram is one of the smallest communities served by Amtrak, it is an important gateway to the scenic recreational opportunities offered by the Columbia River. Amtrak does not provide ticketing or baggage services at this facility, which is served by two daily trains. The station, parking, track, and platforms are owned by BNSF Railway.[4]
Wishram, WA | |||||||||||
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![]() Eastbound Empire Builder at Wishram station, July 1982 | |||||||||||
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Location | 1 Railroad Avenue Wishram, Washington United States | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 45°39′27″N 120°57′59″W | ||||||||||
Owned by | BNSF Railway | ||||||||||
Line(s) | BNSF Fallbridge Subdivision | ||||||||||
Platforms | 1 side platform | ||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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Parking | Yes | ||||||||||
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Station code | Amtrak: WIH | ||||||||||
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Opened | December 15, 1907 (1907-12-15) (Portland and Seattle Railway)[1] October 25, 1981[2] (Amtrak) | ||||||||||
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FY2019 | 1,259[3] (Amtrak) | ||||||||||
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The first passenger trains to serve Wishram began on December 15, 1907 with the opening of the Portland and Seattle Railway.[1]
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