thomas

philly + dc / @amtrak, @yptvoice chair

[Amtrak New Era of Rail @AmtrakNewEra]

We are celebrating a major milestone for passenger rail in Pennsylvania: the launch of a second daily Pennsylvanian round trip beginning Nov. 18.

Customers will soon have more travel options between New York, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Johnstown, and Pittsburgh.

Tickets are on sale now!
📸@PennDOTNews

https://t.co/vmKGKteYAp

[thomas @ThomasDavidenko]

Let’s goooooo

[Ryan Deto @RyanDeto]

NEW: Amtrak announces second daily train schedule between PGH-Pilly-NYC. Service will start Nov. 18. Here are the schedules, by departure times. Philly has both arrival and departure since they change engines there and there is always a delay.

[Amtrak @Amtrak]

Amtrak’s Train Towns: Normal, Illinois is now available in full on YouTube.

Train Towns looks at what Amtrak and train travel make possible for the communities we serve.
In Normal, The Garlic Press owners told us: “Amtrak was always a main component from the very beginning.”
Their story is just one part of the full episode.

Watch: https://t.co/4rekcRYTzk

[Amtrak New Era of Rail @AmtrakNewEra]

We’re going live soon!

Join our team to learn all about the new Airo fleet, hear some behind-the-scenes surprises, and more.

https://t.co/nVk9DHMEJm

[Amtrak @Amtrak]

What makes a town a Train Town?

It is not just having a station. It is what happens around it.

Our first stop is Normal, Illinois, where Amtrak’s Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle connect people, businesses, and community life through the heart of Uptown.

Watch the teaser for Train Towns.

[thomas @ThomasDavidenko]

2,000 new jobs just a block away from 30th St. Station!

[Jake Blumgart @jblumgart]

Huge news: “The retailer plans to invest $370 million in its move to Philadelphia” https://t.co/jtvVZSgAP6.

[Amtrak New Era of Rail @AmtrakNewEra]

After a year of construction, we’ve upgraded a 116-year-old tunnel for the 21st century.

Welcome to the brand-new East River Tunnel, serving passengers now. https://t.co/TKDV0Ju27z

[D Talone @senortalone]

67% less speeding on Broad St. That means fewer crashes and fewer people killed.

https://t.co/r9V1oJiyfo

[thomas @ThomasDavidenko]

Why can’t us

[mindy🌷 @mindyisser]

i will never leave philadelphia and i’m raising a child here. by far the biggest quality of life issue is the way people all over this entire city drive, with absolutely no regard for the people around them. there are solutions to this but no one wants to implement them

[Amtrak New Era of Rail @AmtrakNewEra]

East River Tunnel Line 2 is NOW OPEN 🥳

We appreciate our partners at @USDOT, @LIRR, and @NJTRANSIT joining us yesterday to celebrate the major modernization that took place over the past year.

[Himbo Urbanist | FUND SEPTA 🚲🚇🏙️ @himbo_urbanist]

This is incredible. KC loves its Streetcar man, nearly TRIPLING ridership from before the pandemic. When are they going to build the East-West line?

[Emma G. Fitzsimmons @emmagf]

Here’s what the new sticker of shame looks like. It was quite sticky and difficult to pull off.

[Amtrak @Amtrak]

.@KingJames u like what u see?

[Amtrak New Era of Rail @AmtrakNewEra]

Today, a single bridge supports Amtrak, VRE, and freight rail service between Northern Virginia and DC, serving approximately 2 million Amtrak and 3 million VRE passengers each year.

Several Amtrak representatives recently toured @VaPassengerRail’s Long Bridge Project site, which by the end of 2030 will create a new two-track rail bridge, along with two new bicycle and pedestrian bridges. The project will increase capacity and reliability along a corridor that currently operates at 98% capacity during peak hours.

It was great to see the progress firsthand! Thank you to VPRA for hosting and for the continued partnership on this transformative project that will help improve rail service up and down the East Coast. We're excited to see the progress continue as we work together to deliver a new era of rail in America.

[Brendan @ninthhostage]

I dunno guys - I really think we need community input first... what do the RCOs think? what about noise pollution? I'm concerned about trash and parking 😔 - will these events be affordable and open to all? Are they family friendly? Dog friendly? Is there a drink minimum?

[Sy Snyder @PoliticsPA]

INBOX: Amtrak, and Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority sign a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize their relationship as both parties work to bring passenger rail back to Reading, Pottstown, and Phoenixville. #PoliticsPA

[ISEPTAPHILLY @SEPTAPHILLY]

Last night 27,253 World Cup fans rode the B FOR FREE after Côte D’Ivoire's win over Curaçao!

What does it take to move tens of thousands of global soccer fans through a single subway station? Meet Bill. Bill works as a SEPTA Station Assistant who keeps the flow of fans and trains running smoothly and safely through NRG Station.

From managing massive gameday crowds to making sure every visitor finds their way home 🚇➡️🏙️ our Station Assistants are the definition of Philly and #SEPTA hospitality. LET'S GO!

#ISEPTAPHILLY #WeAre26 #WeArePhilly #FIFA #WorldCup

[Layth @laythy29]

The beautiful 30th Street Station here in Philadelphia after I arrive on my first visit to Philadelphia on Wednesday night after my six & a half hour Amtrak from Boston ahead of Curacao vs Ivory Coast. Just stunning. Now for my first Philly cheesesteak here in this fine city! ❤️

[Vermont Agency of Transportation @AOTVermont]

Today Amtrak officially opened the all-new Brattleboro Station for train travel. The new station features Vermont's first-ever level boarding train platform, new accessible waiting areas, and other modernization and accessible improvements.

https://t.co/4EbImVSnOg