The new service will double the number of daily Pennsylvanian trains running across the state, connecting Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York City and communities along the route.
Shapiro’s administration has invested more than $80 million into the expansion, with construction already completed or underway. Pennsylvania also secured $143 million in federal funding in 2023 for infrastructure and safety improvements needed to support the additional train.
“The people of western Pennsylvania have waited a long time for more passenger rail service,” Shapiro said, adding that his administration pursued every opportunity to make the expansion happen.
Amtrak expects to begin selling tickets for the additional train in October, with service starting in mid-November. The project was developed through cooperation between Pennsylvania, Amtrak and Norfolk Southern.
Pennsylvania already has 65 operating railroads, more than any other U.S. state, and over 5,500 miles of railroad track. The Shapiro administration says the added passenger service will improve transportation while supporting jobs, development and investment across Pennsylvania.