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Sep 25, 2025

PennDOT releases 2025 State Rail Plan

PennDOT released the 2025 Pennsylvania State Rail Plan, outlining 25-year goals for safety, freight, passenger rail, funding, and economic growth.

Sep 3, 2024

Rail service to Philly, road repair to be discussed at Reading forum

State officials will be in Berks County Friday to talk about public transportation priorities including proposed plans to restore passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia. 

Mar 27, 2024

Lehigh Valley gets first look at passenger rail possibilities

Could the Lehigh Valley get passenger rail service to New York City, Philadelphia or even Reading? 

An antique steam locomotive at Reading's Outer Station at dawn PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Mar 20, 2023

Grant to help plan Reading passenger train service redevelopment

A state grant from gaming revenue could help bring the city of Reading a step closer to bringing back passenger rail service. 

Aug 17, 2022

Could passenger rail service return to the Lehigh Valley

Could passenger rail service return to the Lehigh Valley? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing its efforts to find out. 

Jul 27, 2022

All aboard for passenger rail service!

As a famous philosopher once said, “The only thing constant in life is change.” Change isn’t necessarily good or bad, but it is inevitable and you’re more likely to be successful at navigating it if you prepare.