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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark investment aimed at revitalizing rail infrastructure, Southeastern Pennsylvania is set to benefit from $407,884,020 in federal funding secured through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Federal-State Partnership …
Federal Funding Boosts Rail Infrastructure in Southeastern Pennsylvania with Over $407 Million Investment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Southeastern Pennsylvania will benefit from $11,393,644 in federal funding aimed at upgrading crucial railway infrastructure. This investment, allocated through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant …
Federal Investment Boosts Rail Safety in Southeastern Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — SEPTA is set to enhance its Regional Rail service by introducing 99 additional weekend trains and 24 weekday trains starting September 8. This expansion will bring weekday …
SEPTA Expands Regional Rail Service Amid Budget Challenges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the opening of the application period for grants under the Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight …
PennDOT Opens Grant Applications for Rail Freight Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) on Thursday introduced The Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act, aimed at enhancing the safety of rail bridges across the nation. The …
Senator Bob Casey Introduces Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act Read More
MEDIA, PA — In a historic move set to revolutionize public transportation in Delaware County, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a grant of $317 …
Massive $317 Million Federal Grant Fuels SEPTA’s Largest-Ever Railcar Upgrade in Delaware County Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced the approval of 25 rail freight improvement projects. These developments aim to bolster freight mobility and are expected to create …
PennDOT Approves 25 Rail Freight Improvement Projects, Boosting Jobs and Mobility Across Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced an investment of over $140 million in passenger rail networks across the state. The funding comes through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger …
Pennsylvania Governor Announces Over $140 Million in Passenger Rail Investments Read More
U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman have announced a significant funding boost to upgrade rail infrastructure in the state. They secured $143,629,028 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act …
Pennsylvania Senators Secure Over $143 Million for Keystone Corridor Rail Upgrades Read More
READING, PA — A significant step towards reestablishing the historic Reading rail line was announced on Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $500,000 Corridor Identification and Development …
Reading to Philadelphia Rail Corridor Receives $500,000 Federal Grant Boost Read More