TriMet video shows MAX train closing on passenger’s coat seconds before train drags him, leads to his death

TriMet fought the public release of the video, but the Multnomah County DA’s Office ruled portions of it must be made public.
The Canby Current

TriMet Releases Video Showing Fatal MAX Train Accident That Dragged Passenger to His Death

TriMet has released a surveillance video revealing the heartbreaking final moments of a passenger whose coat became caught in the doors of a ...

MAX Type 1: The train that transformed Portland transportation

In this segment, FOX 12 takes a ride into Portland’s past with a look at the light rail system that reshaped the city.
Yahoo

Bicyclist dies after ‘tragic’ collision with MAX train in SE Portland, TriMet says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A bicyclist has died after being hit by a MAX train in Southeast Portland on Wednesday, authorities said. The cyclist was struck by the train, then went under the train, ...

TriMet video of MAX train near-misses goes viral with safety warning

The compilation from Portland’s transit agency shows dangerous encounters between Portland's light rail trains and cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.
KOIN 6

TriMet video shows close calls with MAX trains

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The next time you see tracks, think train. That’s the message TriMet wants everyone to understand as they released video footage of extremely close calls between MAX trains and ...

TriMet plans service reductions starting next month, 'deeper cuts' in 2026

In January, TriMet will use the survey and open house feedback to produce more detailed proposals for the 2026 cuts. The ...
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Last stop for one of the original MAX trains will be museum in Brooks

One of TriMet’s oldest MAX cars is making a final stop. It's hitting the brakes at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum in Brooks. After 38 years, TriMet is donating the car after it traveled 2.2 ...
KGW8

MAX platforms and trains get increased attention under TriMet push to improve cleanliness

PORTLAND, Oregon — TriMet is stepping up its systemwide cleaning efforts in a bid to improve the experience for riders and bring back those who may have abandoned public transit during the pandemic.
The Columbian

Cost projections also based on new formula that shows need for fewer trains, express buses

New estimates indicate the cost of operating and maintaining light rail trains and express buses on the planned Interstate 5 replacement bridge will likely be less than half the $21.8 million annual p ...
KOIN 6

Portland’s oldest MAX train retired after nearly 4 decades

(Portland Tribune) — It’s been 39 years and 2.2 million miles traveled for this TriMet MAX train. Now, it’s ready to roll into retirement. TriMet is donating its Type 1 vehicle, the “101,” to the ...
KGW8

TriMet: Eastern MAX Blue Line disruption ends Sunday

PORTLAND, Ore. — MAX Blue Line trains east of the Gateway Transit Center will be back Sunday after a two-week construction project. Said project began April 27, with shuttle buses replacing Blue Line ...