Travelers seeking more flexibility along the Keystone State corridor have reason to celebrate. Amtrak's second round-trip service between Pittsburgh to New York City will officially debut on November 18. Tickets will now be available this week through Amtrak's standard booking channels.
Category: Expanded Schedule and Times
The 444-mile Pennsylvanian route connects Pittsburgh to New York, with stops in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, among other locations. Currently, the single daily eastbound train departs Pittsburgh early in the morning, but the new eastbound train will depart at 1:00 p.m., and the new westbound train will depart New York City at 12:25 p.m..
With the addition of the second service, the existing train's schedule will also undergo adjustments. The eastbound morning run from Pittsburgh will move to 7:10 a.m., and the westbound run from New York City will move to 5:50 a.m..
Category: Passenger Growth and Upgrades
This long-awaited expansion reflects a booming interest in rail travel. Amtrak ridership has grown 20% since 2019, which is twice as fast as the growth of domestic air travel. To support the second daily train, the Shapiro administration received $143 million in federal passenger rail funding to help complete infrastructure and safety improvements, alongside additional state funding to pay for the design and construction of remaining improvements by Norfolk Southern, which owns the Pittsburgh Line.
Passengers traveling on the expanded service will continue to get coach and business-class seats, Wi-Fi on board and a café). Whether you're heading across the state for a business trip or planning a leisure weekend in Manhattan, the double daily service offers highly anticipated flexibility and same-day return options.
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