Pennsylvania
Ridership:
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Over 53,000 daily riders or 44% of total Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) riders in 2019.
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Over 6,659,821 Amtrak local riders in 2019.
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Economic Impact:
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In 2016, Amtrak generated over:
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10,960 jobs
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$605M in earnings for the Pennsylvania economy
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$29.9M in tourist spending
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$2.0M in federal taxes, $879K in state taxes, and $388K in local taxes from tourist spending​
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Pennsylvania Rail Projects that Need
Federal Investments
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Philadelphia 30th Street Station Development ($354,000,000)
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Southwest Connection Improvement Project ($70,990,000)
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30th Street West Catenary Replacement ($77,000,000)
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Ardmore Transportation Center: Phase 1 ADA Improvements ($53,601,817)
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Villanova Station: Phase 2 ADA Improvements ($10,450,000)
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Harrisburg Line Interlocking Improvements:
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Potts ($30,346,286)
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Zoo ($120,831,526)
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Paoli Transportation Center ($51,200,000)
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Frazer Rail Shop and Yard Upgrade ($139,000,000)
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Malvern Station: ADA Improvements ($15,260,000)
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Exton Station ($39,500,000)
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Harrisburg Line Track 2
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Upgrade: Glenn to Thorn ($16,675,000)
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Signal Upgrade: Zoo to Paoli ($50,000,000)
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Restoration: Paoli to Frazer ($50,000,000)
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Downingtown Station Improvements ($115,500,000)
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Coatesville Station Improvements ($65,000,000)
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Parkesburg Station Improvements ($49,000,000)
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Lancaster Station Improvements ($16,000,000)
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Harrisburg Line Station Improvements ($44,000,000)
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C35 Projects (Estimated Funding Needed Through FY36)
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Philadelphia 30th Street Station District Plan Implementation ($350,000,000)
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SEPTA Airport Line Separation Project ($70,000,000)
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Harrisburg Line Interlocking Improvement Program ($310,000,000)
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Harrisburg Line Catenary & Signal ($250,000,000)
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Congressional Eye on Pennslyvania
Rail Infrastructure
Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA)
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA)
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)
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Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2)
Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3)
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Evans Votes for Infrastructure Package to Create Jobs (Nov. 6, 2021)
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IIJA Letter to the White House (June 28, 2022)