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PennDOT: Keystone Service Sees Record 1.27 Million Trips
08/09/2010
Harrisburg – Amtrak's Keystone Service between Harrisburg and Philadelphia saw a new ridership record of 1.27 million trips last fiscal year, state Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., said today.
Ridership from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 totaled 1.277 million, which was a 3.9 percent increase from the previous fiscal year's record of 1.229 million trips.
"The Keystone Service is an excellent transportation option for commuters and leisure travelers alike, and these numbers prove that people are taking notice," Biehler said. "As highway congestion worsens and fuel prices increase, people are looking for alternative transportation options. This service is easy to use and also provides access to communities along the route."
"Since we re-launched the Keystone Service in 2006, we have seen ridership steadily increase – a testament to the strong partnership we have with the commonwealth to provide increased rail service that works for Pennsylvanians," said Joe McHugh, vice president of government affairs and corporate communications for Amtrak.
In 2006, Pennsylvania completed a $145-million joint effort with Amtrak and the Federal Transit Administration to upgrade service on the 104-mile line. With the electrification of the route and signal improvements, the line now offers 110-mph, 90-minute express service between Harrisburg, Lancaster and Philadelphia. The service also provides a direct connection to New York City.
To learn more about the Keystone Service, visit www.CatchtheKeystone.com. Tickets may be purchased at Amtrak.com. For information on alternative transportation modes and how you can integrate them into your commuting habits, visit www.PACommutes.com.
PennDOT: Keystone Service Sees Record 1.27 Million Trips
08/09/2010
Harrisburg – Amtrak's Keystone Service between Harrisburg and Philadelphia saw a new ridership record of 1.27 million trips last fiscal year, state Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., said today.
Ridership from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 totaled 1.277 million, which was a 3.9 percent increase from the previous fiscal year's record of 1.229 million trips.
"The Keystone Service is an excellent transportation option for commuters and leisure travelers alike, and these numbers prove that people are taking notice," Biehler said. "As highway congestion worsens and fuel prices increase, people are looking for alternative transportation options. This service is easy to use and also provides access to communities along the route."
"Since we re-launched the Keystone Service in 2006, we have seen ridership steadily increase – a testament to the strong partnership we have with the commonwealth to provide increased rail service that works for Pennsylvanians," said Joe McHugh, vice president of government affairs and corporate communications for Amtrak.
In 2006, Pennsylvania completed a $145-million joint effort with Amtrak and the Federal Transit Administration to upgrade service on the 104-mile line. With the electrification of the route and signal improvements, the line now offers 110-mph, 90-minute express service between Harrisburg, Lancaster and Philadelphia. The service also provides a direct connection to New York City.
To learn more about the Keystone Service, visit www.CatchtheKeystone.com. Tickets may be purchased at Amtrak.com. For information on alternative transportation modes and how you can integrate them into your commuting habits, visit www.PACommutes.com.
Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
