The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority submitted an application to the Federal Railroad Administration which will push forward the restoration process of the intercity passenger rail service, writes Holly Herman for the Phoenixville Patch.

The Federal Rail Administration Corridor Identification and Development Program helps establish train corridors. This specific route will hit Reading, Phoenixville, Pottstown, Philadelphia, and New York.

SRPRA has been working with various local governments and rail companies, and federal ands state agencies to reimplement the service.

Thomas E. Frawley, interim executive director, said the application will be ready before the March 27 deadline. He said he has received positive feedback from Amtrak and PennDOT regarding the application.

Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties have rail authorities that are working to secure federal funding. Each county will contribute $431,520 to satisfy the $1.3 million budget.

Learn more about the restoration in the Phoenixville Patch.