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Pennsylvania routes to get new Amtrak Airo trains
The Pennsylvanian and Keystone Service routes are among those that will get the new Amtrak Airo trains slated to start operating in 2026.
KDKA Pittsburgh news segment about the second Pennsylvanian
KDKA Pittsburgh did a news segment about Pittsburgh - Harrisburg passenger rail service and the second Pennsylvanian.
PennDOT requests CRISI support letters for the Keystone West Corridor
PennDOT is developing an application for submission to the Federal Rail Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program to support several rail improvement projects along the Keystone West corridor to accommodate an additional Pennsylvanian train between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, PA. PennDOT seeks federal funds to continue efforts to work with Amtrak and Norfolk Southern (NS) to increase public transportation opportunities to communities throughout the Commonwealth and improve the safety and efficiency of the Pennsylvania rail system.
Pennsylvanian Checked Baggage and Bicycle Service Changes Fall 2022
Due to a lack of equipment, checked baggage service is suspended on the Pennsylvanian and Carolinian for the fall schedule as indicated in the attached Amtrak advisory.
Rail advocates discuss what's proposed, what's needed to expand Erie passenger service
Rail advocates hope to expand Erie passenger train service with help from an Erie County Rail Futures Commission.