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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Train riders along the Northeast Corridor could see faster, more reliable service under a $4.7 billion federal investment aimed at upgrading stations, tracks, and key infrastructure.
$4.7B Rail Plan Targets Delays on Busy Northeast Corridor Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is accelerating a two-front transportation push across Pennsylvania, unveiling newly renovated driver license centers aimed at cutting wait times while advancing a long-studied passenger …
PennDOT Unveils Revamped License Centers, Pushes Rail Link to New York Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro administration is pushing ahead with plans to restore passenger rail service between Scranton and New York City, advancing a long-studied corridor that backers say could …
Scranton–NYC Rail Revival Hits Rare Milestone, Public Invited to Weigh In Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a week of sweeping actions that reinforced President Trump’s “America First” transportation agenda — cutting Mexican flight routes, salvaging a key …
Duffy Cracks Down on Mexico Flights, Saves Air Service, and Pushes Penn Station Revamp Read More
EAST CALN TWP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that Boot Road in East Caln Township will close for about one year beginning Monday, September 15, as …
Yearlong Boot Road Closure: What Chester County Drivers Need to Know Read More
EAST CALN TWP, PA — Boot Road in East Caln Township will close for about a year starting Monday, September 8, as crews replace the bridge that carries the roadway …
Boot Road Bridge in Chester County to Close for Yearlong Replacement Project Read More
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