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Allegheny County, rail developer pushing different directions for scenic route from Aspinwall to Homewood
Pittsburgh-based Railroad Development Corporation (RDC) is proposing to operate battery-powered passenger trains on the soon-to-be-abandoned Brilliant Branch of the Allegheny Valley Railroad between Aspinwall and Homewood. The trains would run adjacent to a planned recreational/bike trail.
Amtrak Details Great Lakes Stations Improvement Program in FY 2025 Grant Request
The program would need $300 million for "the total cost of improvements to, relocation of, or potential establishment of stations in states bordering the Great Lakes."
Amtrak expansion on track
Plans are on track for expansion of the Amtrak Pennsylvanian passenger train service that makes daily stops in Huntingdon.
Amtrak Reaches Next Major Milestone in Transforming Long Distance Train Service
Amtrak issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to railcar manufactuers to begin the replacement of its Long Distance fleet.
New $143 million grant punches the ticket for Pennsylvania rail improvements
Expanded western PA passenger rail service is boosted by a federal grant, and the writer discusses his Pittsburgh - Altoona trip on the Pennsylvanian.