WPPR RSS Feed https://wpprrail.org/rss/ News from Western Pennsylvanians for Passenger Rail (WPPR) Welcome! Who We Are A dedicated team of passenger rail advocates working since 2011 for more passenger rail service throughout western Pennsylvania. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:22:55 -0700 60 Amtrak to Begin Lewistown Station Renovations Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:33:29 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/amtrak-to-begin-lewistown-station-renovations/ https://wpprrail.org/news/amtrak-to-begin-lewistown-station-renovations/ Why this winter Amtrak train ride from NYC to Pittsburgh is the ultimate scenic gateway you didn't know you needed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:31:04 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/why-this-winter-amtrak-train-ride-from-nyc-to-pittsburgh-is-the-ultimate-scenic-gateway-you-didnt-know-you-needed/ https://wpprrail.org/news/why-this-winter-amtrak-train-ride-from-nyc-to-pittsburgh-is-the-ultimate-scenic-gateway-you-didnt-know-you-needed/ This 444-mile Amtrak train is one of the most scenic rides on the east coast Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:47:35 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/this-444-mile-amtrak-train-is-one-of-the-most-scenic-rides-on-the-east-coast/ https://wpprrail.org/news/this-444-mile-amtrak-train-is-one-of-the-most-scenic-rides-on-the-east-coast/ Why the overnight train from Chicago to Pittsburgh may beat flying Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:07:43 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/why-the-overnight-train-from-chicago-to-pittsburgh-may-beat-flying/ https://wpprrail.org/news/why-the-overnight-train-from-chicago-to-pittsburgh-may-beat-flying/ Brandon McGinley: The ugliest place in Pittsburgh, and its connection to ugly politics Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:33 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/brandon-mcginley-the-ugliest-place-in-pittsburgh-and-its-connection-to-ugly-politics/ https://wpprrail.org/news/brandon-mcginley-the-ugliest-place-in-pittsburgh-and-its-connection-to-ugly-politics/ Norfolk Southern Partners to Support Passenger Rail Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:27:32 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/norfolk-southern-partners-to-support-passenger-rail/ https://wpprrail.org/news/norfolk-southern-partners-to-support-passenger-rail/ Johnstown's Gleason confirmed to Amtrak board Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:55:16 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/johnstowns-gleason-confirmed-to-amtrak-board/ https://wpprrail.org/news/johnstowns-gleason-confirmed-to-amtrak-board/ Access improvements underway at Latrobe station Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:38:07 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/access-improvements-underway-at-latrobe-station/ https://wpprrail.org/news/access-improvements-underway-at-latrobe-station/ SEPTA funding crisis could affect central Pennsylvania's Amtrak service Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:11:52 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/septa-funding-crisis-could-affect-central-pennsylvanias-amtrak-service/ https://wpprrail.org/news/septa-funding-crisis-could-affect-central-pennsylvanias-amtrak-service/ Plans for Greensburg Amtrak station include new doors, restrooms for handicapped access Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:57:53 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/plans-for-greensburg-amtrak-station-include-new-doors-restrooms-for-handicapped-access/ https://wpprrail.org/news/plans-for-greensburg-amtrak-station-include-new-doors-restrooms-for-handicapped-access/ Amtrak Advances Upgrades at Two Western Pennsylvania Stations Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:48:10 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/amtrak-advances-upgrades-at-two-western-pennsylvania-stations/ https://wpprrail.org/news/amtrak-advances-upgrades-at-two-western-pennsylvania-stations/ Improvements on track for Latrobe's Amtrak station Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:51:55 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/improvements-on-track-for-latrobes-amtrak-station/ https://wpprrail.org/news/improvements-on-track-for-latrobes-amtrak-station/ Editorial: Trump may not like Amtrak, but it's good for Pittsburgh and the country Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:30:50 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/editorial-trump-may-not-like-amtrak-but-its-good-for-pittsburgh-and-the-country/ https://wpprrail.org/news/editorial-trump-may-not-like-amtrak-but-its-good-for-pittsburgh-and-the-country/ Federal funding review could stall passenger rail expansion in PA Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:19:30 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/federal-funding-review-could-stall-passenger-rail-expansion-in-pa/ https://wpprrail.org/news/federal-funding-review-could-stall-passenger-rail-expansion-in-pa/ What's the holdup with Amtrak's Pittsburgh-to-Harrisburg and New York City expansion Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:08:51 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/whats-the-holdup-with-amtraks-pittsburgh-to-harrisburg-and-new-york-city-expansion/ https://wpprrail.org/news/whats-the-holdup-with-amtraks-pittsburgh-to-harrisburg-and-new-york-city-expansion/ Railway improvements promise high price tag, huge benefits for Pennsylvania Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:38:21 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/railway-improvements-promise-high-price-tag-huge-benefits-for-pennsylvania/ https://wpprrail.org/news/railway-improvements-promise-high-price-tag-huge-benefits-for-pennsylvania/ Norfolk Southern releases designs for North Side projects to create room for double-stacked freight cars Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:27 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/norfolk-southern-releases-designs-for-north-side-projects-to-create-room-for-double-stacked-freight-cars/ https://wpprrail.org/news/norfolk-southern-releases-designs-for-north-side-projects-to-create-room-for-double-stacked-freight-cars/ Upgrades to Lewistown station on track, despite few updates Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:27:24 -0800 https://wpprrail.org/news/upgrades-to-lewistown-station-on-track-despite-few-updates/ https://wpprrail.org/news/upgrades-to-lewistown-station-on-track-despite-few-updates/ Legislation would allow Amtrak to sue over freight train interference Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:54:28 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/legislation-would-allow-amtrak-to-sue-over-freight-train-interference/ https://wpprrail.org/news/legislation-would-allow-amtrak-to-sue-over-freight-train-interference/ Amtrak and Partners Break Ground on New Philadelphia Train Maintenance Facility Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:12:08 -0700 https://wpprrail.org/news/amtrak-and-partners-break-ground-on-new-philadelphia-train-maintenance-facility/ https://wpprrail.org/news/amtrak-and-partners-break-ground-on-new-philadelphia-train-maintenance-facility/