Rail transportation in Pennsylvania: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority

SRPRA Formalizes Agreement with Transportation for America to Advance Passenger Rail from Reading to Philadelphia

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 - by MyChesCo

READING, PA — The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) voted unanimously at its meeting on October 24, 2022, to approve an agreement with Smart Growth America through their Transportation for America (T4A) Program. Under the agreement, Transportation for …

News

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Appoints Thomas Frawley as Interim Executive Director

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 - by MyChesCo

READING, PA — Members of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) voted unanimously Monday to appoint Thomas E. Frawley, P.E. Esq, as Interim Executive Director for the SRPRA, effectively …

Regional

SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget & 12-Year Program

April 24, 2022April 23, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, SEPTA released its proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget and 12-Year Program. The proposed Capital Budget is a record-breaking plan – the first to break …

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Regional

Changes Coming to SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Starting Next Week

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — SEPTA says that changes are being made to select Regional Rail schedules starting next week. These updates will impact the Airport, Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West, Trenton, Warminster, and West Trenton Lines.

Regional

SEPTA Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget: No Fare Increases, New Investments

April 17, 2022April 15, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — SEPTA recently released a proposed $1.61 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. This proposal includes fare enhancements designed to boost ridership post-COVID and allows for the expansion …

Government

Chester County to Consider Formation of Passenger Rail Authority with Berks and Montgomery Counties

March 4, 2022March 3, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have taken the next step toward restoring passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia in a joint …

Rendering of new station--view from Fleetwood Street

Coatesville / News

Coatesville’s New Train Station Pedestrian Underpass Conversion Gets Underway

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 - by MyChesCo

COATESVILLE, PA — The City of Coatesville states that the N. Fourth Avenue and Fleetwood Street tunnel will close permanently to motor vehicle traffic beginning February 28, 2022, to be …

Regional

SEPTA Wins National Award for Innovation in Social Service

January 3, 2022January 2, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — SEPTA and its partners Project HOME and the City of Philadelphia recently received a special award from TransitCenter, a national transportation advocacy organization, for the “Hub of …

Government / Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Invests in Rail Infrastructure

December 20, 2021December 16, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced the recent approval of 25 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining more than 200 jobs across …

Coatesville

Williams Announces $3M in Funding for Redevelopment Projects in Chester County

December 11, 2021December 9, 2021 - by MyChesCo

COATESVILLE, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, was instrumental in securing a $2 million state redevelopment grant for the Coatesville Redevelopment Authority/City of Coatesville to construct the multimodal commuter parking facility …