Amtrak officials have warned that train service in Harrisburg could face disruptions if Pennsylvania lawmakers fail to resolve a transit funding dispute.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) depends on state funding to support public transit in the Philadelphia region. Some of those funds also help maintain rail lines owned by Amtrak that serve riders across the state. With the General Assembly deadlocked over this year’s budget, SEPTA has cut back, threatening to leave Amtrak without critical funding to operate certain lines.
The potential service impacts include the Keystone Service, which offers frequent daily trips between Harrisburg and New York City, and the Pennsylvanian, which runs from Pittsburgh to New York. Both routes provide key connections for commuters, students and travelers throughout Pennsylvania.
Legislative leaders remain divided on how to address public transit funding and overall spending, leaving the future of Amtrak service in Harrisburg uncertain.
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For 140 years, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has served as the region’s catalyst for economic prosperity. The organization combines business, community, and economic development services to enhance the region’s vitality and livability. The Chamber is a five-star accredited chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of chambers nationwide. CREDC is the Certified Economic Development Organization for Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.
The Chamber & CREDC celebrates a storied history of being the catalyst that moves the city forward. The Chamber answered the call from Mira Lloyd Dock to lead the City Beautiful movement in 1900. Twenty years later, the Chamber spearheaded the effort to bring reliable, modern electricity to the city. Over the past two decades, CREDC has driven $150 million in economic impact through close to 100 projects in the city, catalyzing the redevelopment of residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
