News
September 11, 2026
New train service needs local support
An Altoona Mirror editorial says that strong ridership gains from the second Pennsylvanian will be vital to further increasing western PA passenger rail service.
August 24, 2026
Second Pennsylvanian to begin operating in mid-November
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll announced that a second daily Pennsylvanian will begin operating in mid-November 2026.
August 9, 2026
Second daily Pennsylvanian set to launch as Huntingdon Station upgrades completed
Amtrak has confirmed that a second Pennsylvanian will begin operation later in 2026.
August 7, 2026
Amtrak president says second Pennsylvanian expected by end of year
Amtrak President Roger Harris made the comment during the July 29 public online Amtrak board meeting.
August 6, 2026
Amtrak Completes $3.5 Million Improvements at Huntingdon Station
Amtrak today announced completion of accessibility and customer experience improvements at Huntingdon Station.