Public officials in two Pennsylvania counties have suggested creating an agency that would work toward restoration of rail passenger service between Philadelphia and Reading, Pennsylvania.
If a third county agrees to join, the proposed Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority will be formed.
Thus far officials in Berks and Montgomery counties have agreed to join the proposed Authority.
Officials in Chester County are scheduled to vote on the proposal this week.
The authority would seek competitive infrastructure funding and to work with Amtrak, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and other agencies.
It would have a nine-member board that would include members of the county commissions, planning commissions, other agencies, and local mayors.
Amtrak has proposed in its Amtrak Connects US plan operating up to three daily roundtrips between Reading and New York via Philadelphia.
Tags: Amtrak, intercity rail passenger service, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
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