Amtrak operated the Pioneer route from 1977 to 1997. Before Amtrak, which was founded in 1971, there was regular passenger rail service through Northeastern Oregon for many decades.

While Amtrak already offers service between Oregon and Washington’s most bustling destinations, this addition would also include stops in cities like Boise and Salt Lake City. Officials noted ...

The Pioneer line route through northeastern Oregon, discontinued in 1997, is one of the routes identified by the Federal Railroad Administration's report "Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study ...

The Federal Railroad Administration has sent a report to Congress that calls for restoring a daily passenger train route from Portland to Denver, passing through Baker City.