Amtrak will begin operating two additional weekday Keystone Service trains beginning April 25, as well as restore weekend service to pre-pandemic levels between Philadelphia to Harrisburg, Pa. The increase in service was coordinated with its state partners at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and is in response to anticipated increased demand.
Existing service consists of 18 weekday trains (nine in each direction) between Philadelphia and Harrisburg and 14 weekday trains (seven in each direction) between New York City and Philadelphia. New York City to Philadelphia is also served by 10 weekend trains (five in each direction).
Once the increased service begins, there will be:
- 24 weekday trains (12 in each direction) between Philadelphia and Harrisburg;
- 14 trains (seven in each direction) on Saturdays and 16 trains (eight in each direction) on Sundays between Philadelphia and Harrisburg;
- 20 weekday trains (10 in each direction) between New York and Philadelphia;
- 12 trains (six in each direction) on Saturdays and 11 trains (five trains operating from Philadelphia to New York and six trains from New York to Philadelphia) on Sundays.
“Rail provides a convenient and safe travel option,” said PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Jennie Louwerse. “After a long period of reduced schedules, PennDOT is pleased that Amtrak has been able to restore more daily trains and is proud to invest in rail service.”
Earlier this year, PennDOT opened an improved Middletown Train Station, one of several passenger rail station improvements planned along the 104-mile Keystone Corridor. The new station on West Emaus Street at West Main Street provides ADA accessibility and improved multimodal connections while anchoring nearby mobility and redevelopment.
