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Moving Forward…
TOGETHER.

The SRPRA’s purpose is to work with various rail companies, local governments, and state and federal agencies to facilitate the return of passenger rail service connecting the communities of Reading, Pottstown and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania with Philadelphia and beyond

SRPRA October 2024 Board Meeting Franklin Street Station Reading, PAProject Update
October 31, 2024

October Board Meeting Highlights

SRPRA's October 28, 2024 Board Meeting at Reading, PA's historic Franklin Street Station included updates from the Federal Railroad Administration and presentations by Amtrak, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and City of Reading representatives.
Reading, PA Passenger Rail
Pottstown, PA Passenger Rail
Phoenixville, PA Passenger Rail
Philadelphia, PA Passenger Rail

The mission of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is to facilitate the successful return of reliable passenger rail service, connecting the communities of Reading, Pottstown and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania with Philadelphia and beyond.

WHO

is the Authority?

Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties have joined forces to make rail travel a reality!

WHAT

is the process?

Explore the process required to restore passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia with stops in Phoenixville and Pottstown.

WHEN

will it happen?

The schedule is a moving target dependent on funding, but we're making progress and keeping the public updated!

HOW

can I learn more?

Monthly meetings are scheduled to review progress and answer community concerns.
Passenger Rail Reading, PA
Southern Pennsylvania Passenger Rail

All for one, one for all.

The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) oversees and implements the restoration of passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia and is supported with equal representation and funding from Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties. The SRPRA has the power to formalize agreements, pursue funding opportunities and partner with rail operators and state and federal transportation agencies.

Restoring a community connector.

The restoration of rail passenger service in the Reading – Philadelphia segment of the Reading – Philadelphia – New York Corridor is a complex process that requires the commitment and coordination of multiple stakeholders at the local, state, and federal level.

The process being undertaken by the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA or the Authority) is building upon the lessons learned from the studies of years past and is primarily focused on partnering with Amtrak as the proposed operator and participating in the Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor Identification and Development Program being led by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

SRPRA Plan
Passenger Rail Pottstown

The benefits are significant.

There are substantial positive impacts on all communities that will be served by a Reading to Philadelphia train line.

  • Increased Mobility
  • Reduced Traffic Congestion
  • Lower Transportation Costs
  • Improved Air Quality
  • Economic Development
  • Equity and Economic Empowerment
Reading Pottstown Phoenixville Passenger Rail
Philadelphia to Reading Passenger Rail

Previous attempts at restoring passenger rail to the region never got this far. We're excited for the future!

SRPRA believes that, together, we can give the region the best possible chance for the return of passenger rail service to become a reality!