HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that the 2025 Pennsylvania State Rail Plan is now available for public review and comment, with a deadline of Oct. 24. A virtual public meeting to discuss the plan will be held on Oct. 16.
The State Rail Plan is updated every four years, in collaboration with the Federal Railroad Administration, as well as stakeholders and the public. The plan focuses on safety, passenger and freight rail, funding, policy, the environment and economic development. The plan also evaluates and documents opportunities for improvement and growth in passenger and freight rail over the next 25 years, guiding investments.
“With more operating railroads than any other state in the country, rail is a critical part of Pennsylvania’s transportation landscape,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Through this comment period, Pennsylvanians can share their visions for passenger and freight rail across the commonwealth, and we look forward to their feedback.”
To view the draft State Rail Plan and provide comments, readers may visit the Advancing PA Rail website. Comments can be submitted through the plan website or by email to [email protected]. A virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. to highlight key information and answer questions.
