Amtrak
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Libertyliner 250: A Proposed High-Speed Train Would Connect Philly to D.C., NYC Faster Than Ever
A proposed high-speed rail service could significantly transform travel along the Northeast Corridor this year, writes Bridget Gleeson for the…
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Halloway Rail Adds New Luxury Train Journeys Across the U.S.
Conshohocken’s Mike Avena is redefining train travel in the U.S. with Halloway Rail, writes Evie Carrick for Travel + Leisure.…
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$28K Train Trips? A Conshohocken Entrepreneur Says Yes
A Conshohocken native is helping to reinvent luxury travel, writes Ariel Zilber for The New York Post. Mike Avena, founder…
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Iconic 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Set to Receive Preservation-Led Makeover
Philadelphia’s iconic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Amtrak stations, is…
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Beloved Longtime Designer Leaves QVC After More Than Three Decades
Beloved QVC Group designer Stan Herman is leaving the company after thirty-two years, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for WWD115. The 95-year-old…
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Lower Merion, Amtrak Seek Developer for New Ardmore Station Garage
Lower Merion Township could soon be inviting developer proposals for a 500-space parking garage that would be adjacent to Ardmore…
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Bachmann Trains, in Business Since 1833, Keeps Brand and Mission on Track from Kensington Headquarters
Bachmann Trains, in business since 1833, moved into its Kensington headquarters in 1929, where it continues to keep its mission…
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Major Water Infrastructure Upgrade Enters Final Phase in Chester and Lancaster Counties
A more than decade-long Pennsylvania American Water project to replace 21 miles of water main stretching from Caln Township, Chester County, to…
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Amtrak’s Bus Service Between Reading and Philadelphia Ends This Month, Sparking Renewed Push for Passenger Rail
Amtrak’s bus service between Reading and Philadelphia, a crucial link for daily commuters, students, and travelers, will officially end March…
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The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Now Has a Long Promising Future
The future of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) looks promising, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. The…
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Amtrak Sets New All-Time Record for Number of Passengers
This year has been a record-breaking one for Amtrak as the national passenger railroad company saw its highest ridership numbers…
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Amtrak’s Future Looks Bright Thanks to $66 Billion Transformative Commitment in Federal Funding
After decades of being underfunded, Amtrak can finally afford to keep its current fleet of trains running and also invest…
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30th Street Could Become A Neighborhood Thanks to Planned Amtrak, SEPTA Changes
SEPTA and Amtrak could help turn 30th Street into a neighborhood with improvements to their stations, but the true challenge…
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Radnor Hopes Warning System Makes Crushed Trucks a Thing of the Past
Radnor officials hope new traffic equipment will finally solve its recurring problem of crushed trucks, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the…
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As Amtrak Chases Pre-COVID Ridership, More Riders Are Taking Trains Over Planes
Domestic travel is still rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic and while that continues to take shape, many travelers are opting…
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Cooperation with Amtrak May Improve Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Service’s Chance of Success
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority’s plan to restore passenger train service between Reading and Philadelphia has new elements that…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Developing a Service Plan
As part of its efforts to restore passenger rail service from Reading to Philadelphia with a stop in Pottstown, the…
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Feds Appear Likely to Approve Schuylkill River Reading to Philadelphia Passenger Train Project
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is expected to secure grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration for the re-establishment…
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