Pittsburgh gets more passenger train service; Amtrak to add second NYC train
PITTSBURGH —
Amtrak is adding a second train, taking riders from Pittsburgh to a popular East Coast destination.
During a streamed public meeting on July 29, Amtrak’s board of directors said a second train will take Pittsburgh riders to New York City and points in between.
Officials said the new journey is expected to be added later this year.
Crews have spent the last few years upgrading the tracks and stations along the route — thanks to a partnership between PennDOT and Norfolk Southern.
Amtrak recently reported that it saw a record of 34.5 million riders last year.
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