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Plan for Scranton-NYC rail with stops in Poconos takes step forward

WFMZ-TV

Washington, December 5, 2023

Tags: Jobs and the Economy , Local Issues , Passenger Rail

A plan to add Amtrak service to New York City from Scranton got a big boost to the tune of a half million dollars.

The direct service line would run from Manhattan to Scranton, with stops in the Poconos.

It could be a game changer for thousands of people who commute to New York from Pennsylvania daily.

"That was music to my ears because we've been working on this for a very long time," said U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, a Democrat who represents Pennsylvania's 8th District.

Tuesday's announcement marks step one in a three-step process.

"We've been working on this for a very long time, and people have been hearing about it," said Cartwright.