The Red Line opened for business
on 9/10/01 at 12 noon. Of course with the events of September 11th, the
hoopla over this new line have been subdued.
The
line starts at a two track stub terminal by baggage claim next to the
"A" Concourse. The line then runs single track sandwiched
between Airport Way and the airport ramp for Horizon Airlines. After
passing the cargo area the line returns to double-track (With a 3rd turn back
track west of 82nd). The line then enters its first
station, Mt. Hood Ave. The trains meander
through a future
multi-use development stopping at Cascade Station (which did not open until
2007).
The line then heads into the median of I-205 going over an
impressive bridge over the freeway, and stopping at Parkrose Transit
Center. After Parkrose the line continues up I-205, then ducks under the
freeway and enters single track territory. The trains duck under the MAX
mainline, then make a 180 degree curve to enter the Gateway Station of
the Blue line. Trains follow the Blue line route to city center and end
their trips at the Beaverton Transit Center. All in all, a very impressive
line.
Below are all the red line only
stations, plus select station on shared trackage with the Blue Line. For
a full station index, please use our MAX
Station Index Page.
