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 Islands. The Libertyliner 250 concept…
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Temple University Joins Developers As Institutional Partner in ‘Transformational’ North Philly Project
Three years after Shift Capital and Essence Development acquired a 7-acre property in North Philadelphia for a new mixed-use project, Temple University has now joined…
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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 undergoing a makeover to restore…
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Four Developing Projects Coming to Chester County in 2026
Chester County is the place for building, with permits and projects sprouting up every day to take up the next available space. Whether it’s housing,…
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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 designer has sold tens of…
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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 and brand on track nearly…
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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 Quarryville, Lancaster County, recently entered…
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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 ever, writes Chris Morris for…
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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 in essential infrastructure upgrades, writes…
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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 will be to ensure that…
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Bristol’s Randall Avenue Bridge Set for $2 Million Makeover
Bristol’s century-old Randall Avenue bridge will be getting an injection of state funding for renovations, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The $2 million is…
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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 may help ensure its success,…
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NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ Used Parkesburg to Put 9/11 Impact in Perspective
On the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that shook our nation to its core, VISTA Today uncovered this gem from the archives of National…
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SEPTA and Amtrak Plan to Restore Connecting Tunnel at 30th Street
As part of a federally funded renovation, SEPTA and Amtrak are planning to restore a tunnel that will reconnect their stations at 30th Street, write…
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Amtrak’s New Airo Trains Give Riders a Modern Experience
Amtrak released details of its new Airo trains last week, which are expected to replace the carrier’s 50-year-old rolling stock starting in 2026, writes Julia…
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Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Touted to Be Just the Ticket for Faster, More Reliable Service
Amtrak’s new Acela trains that will start rolling through regional train stations at the start of next year represent a step toward a faster and…
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Newtown’s Robin Wiessmann to Roll onto the Amtrak BoD from Position as Pa. Housing Finance Agency CEO
Pres. Joe Biden has nominated Newtown resident Robin Wiessmann to serve on the board of directors of Amtrak. The shift for the soon-to-be former Pa.…
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Amtrak Continues to Mull Rail Service Expansion; Local Commuters On Board With the Idea
Amtrak continues to sift survey data in consideration looking additional rail service connections to/from Pennsylvania. Proposed passenger lines include Allentown/New York City and Philadelphia/Reading, writes…
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