In the News

2023

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority extend consultant’s contract for an additional year
10/23/23, wfmz.com

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority will host in-person meeting in Pottstown
10/17/23, Reading eagle

Greater Reading Chamber Alliance updates community on passenger rail service restoration
10/10/23, Reading Eagle

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail project brought to the attention of senior White House advisor
4/24/23, WFMZ

Rail Renewal
4/18/23, Berks 1st

Schuylkill River Passenger Train Authority Applies For Federal Funds
3/27/23, Patch.com

Berks County Commissioner updates work of passenger rail authority
3/9/23, WFMZ

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Corridor Access Application to Be Nearly Done by Jan. 27
1/24/23, MONTCO.Today

Passenger rail authority hears update on federal application process
1/24/23, WFMZ-TV

2022

Authority launches website about effort to bring back Reading-Philadelphia rail service
12/19/22, Reading Eagle

Passenger rail authority unveils expanded website
12/19/22, wfmz.com

Passenger rail authority consultant recommends visit to Washington D.C. in February
11/28/22, WFMZ-TV

SRPRA on Track to Restore Rail Service between Reading and Philadelphia
11/10/22, MONTCO.Today

Amtrak cuts ribbon on bus service between Reading, Philly
10/27/22, WFMZ-TV

Hurdles to bringing passenger trains to Reading
9/24/22, wfmz.com

Local Transportation Planner Climbs Aboard as Leader of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Project
9/23/22, MONTCO.Today

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority appoints Thomas Frawley as Interim Executive Director
9/21/22, Berks Weekly

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority hires interim executive director
9/21/22, Yahoo News

Schuylkill River Train On Track; New "Conductor" On Board
9/20/22, NewsExplorer

Transportation consultant to lead SRPRA on interim basis
9/20/22, WFMZ-TV

Passenger rail authority anticipates costs in 3-year budget
9/19/22, WFMZ-TV

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority hires consultant to guide its mission
8/22/22, Reading Eagle

Train From Philadelphia To Reading Moves Closer To Reality
8/22/22, Patch

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority selects consultant
8/22/22, wfmz.com

Lehigh Valley passenger rail: PennDOT, local transportation group starting study
8/17/22, Lehigh Valley Live

Is the return of passenger rail to the Lehigh Valley on track? Here's what will happen next
8/16/22, The Morning Call

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Gets Quick Start
7/26/22, Patch

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes first official step to restore passenger rail
7/26/22, ScoopUSANews

Passenger rail authority hears presentations for consultant role
7/26/22, WFMZ-TV

Companies vie for role of consultant to Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
7/26/22, WFMZ-TV

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority continues to establish its footing
7/25/22, Pottstown Mercury

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority submits letter of intent to feds
7/21/22, WFMZ-TV

Train From Philadelphia To Reading Is On Track
7/20/22, Patch

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority submits letter of intention to compete for funding
7/20/22, Reading Eagle

Reading-to-Phila Rail Line Lumbers Forward; Pottstown/Phila. Passage to Follow
7/12/22, MONTCO.Today

The historic Reading Railroad is planning a comeback as Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority holds its first meeting
7/11/22, WHYY

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority up and running
7/7/22, The Morning Call

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Sets Train On Track
7/7/22, Patch

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority holds 1st meeting
7/6/22, WFMZ-TV

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority officially up and running
7/6/22, Reading Eagle

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to hold first meeting July 6 in Berks
7/5/22, BCTV.org

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to hold 1st meeting July 6
7/3/22, WFMZ-TV

Amtrak's new bus service links Reading and Pottstown to Philly. Is it a precursor to rail service?
6/10/22, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Amtrak express bus service linking Reading, Pottstown and Philadelphia begins Monday
6/3/22, Reading Eagle

Amtrak adds bus route connecting Reading, Pottstown to Philadelphia
6/3/22, PhillyVoice

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Pushing Forward Restoration of Defunct Passenger Line That Ran Through Montgomery County
5/11/22, MONTCO.Today

Restoration of former commuter train line between Reading and Philadelphia takes step forward
5/7/22, PhillyVoice

Berks, Chester and Montgomery counites approve the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
5/2/22, witfi.org

Passenger rail service between Reading and Philly could be restored for the first time in 4 decades
5/2/22, Lehigh Valley Live

Move over SEPTA. Chesco joins Montco, Berks in approving the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
5/2/22, WHYY

Montgomery County Authorizes Creation of Passenger Rail Authority with Berks and Chester Counties
4/28/22, MONTCO.Today

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to hold 1st meeting by end of June
4/28/22, WFMZ-TV

Berks, Chester and Montgomery authorize creation of Passenger Rail Authority
4/28/22, Chescotimes

Passenger rail service between Reading and Philly could be restored for the first time in 4 decades
4/27/22, PennLive

Officials in three counties authorize creation of passenger rail authority
4/27/22, The Reporter

Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties authorize creation of passenger rail authority
4/27/22, Berks Weekly

Chester County joins Berks, Montgomery in approving passenger rail authority
4/27/22, WFMZ-TV

Meeting on Proposed Formation of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Draws Significant Public Interest
4/25/22, MONTCO.Today

GRCA supports creation of Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to bring service back to Reading
4/22/22, Lehigh Valley Business

Berks, Montgomery counties agree to form passenger rail authority. It could be the key to restoring rail service between Reading and Philly
4/21/22, The Morning Call

Expanded rail passenger service one step closer in Montgomery County
4/21/22, WFMZ-TV

Berks OKs creation of tri-county passenger rail authority
4/21/22, WFMZ-TV

Berks Commissioners approve creation of a tri-county passenger railroad authority
4/21/22, WFMZ-TV

Berks, Montgomery commissioners vote to form passenger railroad authority
4/21/22, Pottstown Mercury

All aboard: Montgomery County holds public hearing on proposed passenger rail authority
4/20/22, The Times Herald

Montgomery Co. set to vote on Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority on Thursday
4/20/22, WFMZ-TV

Montco Residents Ready For Restoring Train Service
4/20/22, Patch

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority with Montgomery County
3/16/22, MONTCO.Today

Berks County Considering Starting Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority with Montgomery County
3/16/22, MONTCO.Today

New rail authority proposed for Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties
3/16/22, Al Dia News

Berks, Montgomery and Chester counties consider a new passenger rail authority
3/15/22, WITF

Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties consider a new passenger rail authority
3/15/22, WHYY

SUBURBAN NEWS: Montgomery County Commissioners vote to consider formation of new passenger rail authority
3/11/22, PhilaSun.com

Montgomery County Commissioners Vote to Consider Formation of Regional Rail Authority
3/8/22, MONTCO.Today

Chester County to consider regional rail commission
3/7/22, Kennett Times

Suburban counties seek to revive passenger train service between Reading and Philadelphia
3/4/22, PhillyVoice

Berks Commissioners discuss reviving tri-county passenger rail authority
3/3/22, WFMZ-TV

3 counties eye authority to restore Reading to Philadelphia passenger rail service
3/3/22, Daily Local

Reading, Phoenixville, Norristown Train Restoration On Track
3/3/22, Patch

Berks considers creation of tri-county passenger rail authority
3/3/22, WFMZ-TV

Berks commissioners set hearing for passenger railroad authority
3/3/22, Reading Eagle

Berks to consider formation of passenger rail authority with Chester and Montgomery counties
3/3/22, Berks Weekly