Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes a baby step toward resurrecting passenger rail between Philadelphia and Reading

The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Amtrak to revive passenger rail service between Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Pottstown, and Reading. Formed by Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties in 2022, SRPRA aims to reconnect communities to the Northeast Corridor, with Amtrak committed to cost estimates and next-phase planning.