News

December 6, 2023

Casey, Fetterman Announce $144 Million to Expand Amtrak Service Between Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia

PA Senators Casey and Fetterman announced a $144 million federal grant for infrastructure work leading to operation of a second daily Pennsylvanian.

September 30, 2023

Editorial: Boosting Pittsburgh's economy with a second train to New York

A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial discusses the benefits a second Pennsylvanian will bring to western Pennsylvania.

September 22, 2023

PennDOT/Norfolk Southern finalize western PA passenger rail agreement

PennDOT and Norfolk Southern finalized the agreement to expand western PA passenger rail service.

September 7, 2023

Amtrak plans to rebuild 63 cars

Amtrak plans to rebuild 63 cars to address equipment shortages.

August 2, 2023

Second Pennsylvanian plans on track

Passenger rail plans are on track for a second train through Johnstown by 2026.