Hot Weather Delays for MAX and WES
MAX Orange and Green lines may be delayed once temperatures climb over 90 degrees. All MAX lines will be delayed at 100 degrees.
*If excessive heat is forecast for several days in a row, all MAX lines will be delayed as trains will reduce speeds in higher speed areas above 90 degrees.
WES will be delayed at 100 degrees. WES will be replaced by shuttle buses at 105 degrees.
MAX
MAX Orange and Green lines may be delayed once temperatures climb over 90 degrees. All MAX lines will be delayed at 100 degrees. If excessive heat is forecast for several days in a row, all MAX lines will be delayed as trains will reduce speeds in high speed areas at 90 degrees.
*If excessive heat is forecast for several days in a row, all MAX lines will be delayed as trains will reduce speeds in higher speed areas at 90 degrees.
90–100 degrees
- Orange Line trains between Tillikum Crossing and SE Park Ave Station must reduce speeds by 10 mph in higher speed areas. Expect about 15-minute delays.
- Green Line trains between Gateway Transit Center and Clackamas must reduce speeds by 10 mph in higher speed areas. Expect about 15-minute delays.
Over 100 degrees
- All lines reduce speeds to no more than 35 mph. Expect up to 30-minute delays.
3+ days in a row over 100 degrees
Due to excessive heat and high overnight temperatures:
- All lines will reduce speeds in higher speed areas when temperatures reach 90 degrees. Expect about 15-minute delays.
- All lines will reduce speeds to no more than 35 mph when temperatures reach 100 degrees. Expect up to 30-minute delays.
WES
WES will be delayed at 100 degrees. WES will be replaced by shuttle buses at 105 degrees.
100 degrees
- Trains reduce speeds to no more than 40 mph. Expect up to 10-minute delays.
105 degrees
- Train service suspended, per Portland & Western Railroad restrictions, and shuttle buses will serve the line. Expect major delays.
Cooling Centers
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