Amtrak
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Despite the King of Prussia Rail Line Jumping the Tracks, Schuylkill River Train Project Chugs On
The blow from the halted King of Prussia Rail project may be ameliorated somewhat by a milestone development for a separate Chester County-relevant transit idea:…
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Progress Chugs Forward for Schuylkill River Passenger Train Restoration
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…
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Amtrak’s New Airo Trains Give Riders a Modern Experience
Amtrak released details of its new Airo trains last week, which are expected to replace the carrier’s 50-year-old rolling stock starting in 2026, writes Julia…
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All Aboard! Amtrak Signs $6 Million Lease in Thorndale
Amtrak is signing a $6 million lease to occupy 67,000 square feet of space at a Thorndale property. It will serve as a hub for…
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Construction on $65 Million Coatesville Train Station Proceeding as Planned
Work on the new $65 million Coatesville train station is proceeding as planned, with the completion date still set for fall 2025, writes Bill Rettew…
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Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Touted to Be Just the Ticket for Faster, More Reliable Service
Amtrak’s new Acela trains that will start rolling through regional train stations at the start of next year represent a step toward a faster and…
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Construction Trailers Now Onsite as Coatesville Train Station Project Chugs Along
Following an official groundbreaking attended by Gov. Tom Wolf, work has started on the new $65 million Coatesville Train Station at Fleetwood Street. Bill Rettew…
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Amtrak Continues to Mull Rail Service Expansion; Local Commuters on Board with the Idea
Amtrak continues to sift survey data in consideration of additional rail service connections to and from Pennsylvania. Proposed passenger lines include Allentown/New York City and…
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Amtrak Wants to Expand Service in Pennsylvania by Adding New Routes, Increasing Frequency of Existing Ones
Amtrak is planning to expand its service in Pennsylvania in the near future by adding new routes and increasing the frequency of existing ones, writes…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading-to-New York Line Would Run Through Chester County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York…
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Through Both Commercial Use and Tourism, Chester County’s Railroads Just Keep Chugging Along
Chester County’s railroads date back to the earliest days of U.S. train travel. They played an important role in the development of the nation by…
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Amtrak Proposal: New Round Trips That Chester County Commuters May Find Convenient
In its 2035 vision plan announced earlier this year, Amtrak included proposals to expand and improve rail service in Pennsylvania. Under consideration are new routes, two of which could be a…
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Bloomberg: Best Options for Amtrak Lie Between Washington and Boston
Amtrak’s key to long-term success is to think of itself as a regional railroad, specifically, a northeastern railroad, writes Matthew Yglesias for Bloomberg. The trick…
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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Would Expand Amtrak Service in Philadelphia to Pittsburgh Line
Last week, Amtrak released the proposed map of how its new and expanded service would look if it receives the $80 billion that has been…
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Chester County Unaffected by Amtrak’s Decision to End Daily Service to Hundreds of Stations
The five Amtrak stations in Chester County are not among the hundreds of stations outside the Northeast that will no longer receive daily service as…
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Contracts to Supply SEPTA with Seating Drive Exton-Based USSC Group’s Expansion
USSC Group, the Exton-based seating and fire-suppression company that counts SEPTA and Amtrak among its customers, is building a second assembly plant next to its…
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New Agreement Paves Way for Major Upgrades to Parkesburg Train Station
A new agreement brokered among PennDOT, Amtrak, and Parkesburg Borough by State Sen. Andy Dinniman will bring major upgrades to Parkesburg Train Station, according to…
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Enhancements to Paoli Train Station, SEPTA’s Busiest Station, Now Complete
Amtrak and SEPTA officials were joined by disability rights groups and local politicians for the ribbon-cutting celebration for the completion of the Paoli Station Accessibility…
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