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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) gained a vital commitment from Robert Gleason, nominee for Amtrak’s Board of Directors, to prioritize the return of passenger rail service to …
Fetterman Secures Commitment from Amtrak Nominee on Reading Rail Expansion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), led by Secretary Sean P. Duffy, has launched a series of impactful initiatives this month to improve national infrastructure, enhance efficiency, …
USDOT Unveils Major Initiatives to Enhance Infrastructure and Save Taxpayer Dollars Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have charged Mark Snedden, a 69-year-old contractor from Munster, Indiana, with conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and making and presenting a false claim. The …
Contractor Accused of $2 Million Fraud Scheme in Amtrak Restoration Scandal Read More
READING, PA — Amtrak has officially discontinued its Thruway bus service connecting Reading and Philadelphia as of March 18, 2025. To ensure continued transit options in the region, TransportAzumah has …
Amtrak Ends Reading-Philadelphia Bus Route; TransportAzumah Launches Replacement Service Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy issued a decisive call to action on Thursday, urging local and transit leaders to prioritize safety and security improvements across Washington, …
Nation’s Capital Pushes for Safer Transit: Duffy Demands Action on Crime, Fare Evasion, and Public Trust Read More
CHESTER, PA — The City of Chester is one step closer to increasing public safety and advancing its revitalization efforts, thanks to a $7.7 million funding boost from Amtrak. This investment, …
Amtrak Awards Chester $7.7 Million Boost for Rail Safety and City Revitalization Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark investment aimed at revitalizing rail infrastructure, Southeastern Pennsylvania is set to benefit from $407,884,020 in federal funding secured through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Federal-State Partnership …
Federal Funding Boosts Rail Infrastructure in Southeastern Pennsylvania with Over $407 Million Investment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Southeastern Pennsylvania will benefit from $11,393,644 in federal funding aimed at upgrading crucial railway infrastructure. This investment, allocated through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant …
Federal Investment Boosts Rail Safety in Southeastern Pennsylvania Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Amtrak recently announced the selection of Wohlsen Construction Company for the construction of its new Unified Operations Center (UOC) in Wilmington, Delaware. This $53 million project marks …
Amtrak’s Strategic Move: Building a State-of-the-Art Operations Center in Wilmington Read More
U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman have announced a significant funding boost to upgrade rail infrastructure in the state. They secured $143,629,028 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act …
Pennsylvania Senators Secure Over $143 Million for Keystone Corridor Rail Upgrades Read More