Tigard branch

The Tigard branch is a short railway line on the west side of Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It connects the Union Pacific Railroad's West Side branch and Newberg branch. It was originally built in 1910 by the Beaverton and Willsburg Railroad, a subsidiary of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company. The Portland and Western Railroad operates the line, including the WES Commuter Rail service.

Tigard branch
Overview
OwnerUnion Pacific Railroad
LocaleWashington County, Oregon
Service
ServicesWES Commuter Rail
Operator(s)Portland and Western Railroad
History
OpenedJuly 10, 1910 (1910-07-10)
Technical
Line length7.2 mi (11.6 km)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC (1914–1929)
Route map

mi
748.0
Cook
750.0
33.2
Bonita
32.2
Tigard Transit Center
31.9
Greton
30.0
Hall/Nimbus
28.9
Beburg
West Side branch
27.5
Beaverton Transit Center
28.0
OE District
Tillamook District
West Side branch
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