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I Took My Bike on Amtrak. Here’s What You Can Expect.
I wanted to test out Amtrak newly expanded bikes on board program, so I decided to take the train to Exton. Exton Station is the terminus of a new multiuse trail that connects directly to the Chester Valley Trail. This is a brand new feature for Amtrak (and SEPTA,...
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Amtrak Expands Bike Access on Northeast Corridor and Keystone Trains
Earlier this week, Amtrak began accepting bicycles on all NE Regional Trains, allowing passengers to bring unboxed standard bicycles to any station between Boston and Washington DC. Starting on September 15th, bicycles will also be carried on all Keystone Trains to...
read moreAmtrak’s Philly to Pittsburgh Train is Now Bike Accessible
The Pennsylvanian is a once a day train that travels from NY Penn Station to Union Station in Pittsburgh via Philadelphia and is partially subsidized by PennDOT. Amtrak began expanding bike access in 2016 with the launch of bike service on the Washington to Chicago...
read moreTaking Your Bike On Amtrak? Sign Up For This Webinar
Caron Whitaker, a consultant with the League of American Bicyclists will be hosting a webinar with speakers from Amtrak and Adventure Cycling Association to speak about Railroad’s current bike services and facilities, the Amtrak Bike working group, and plans for...
read morePATCO Track Work Will Affect All Ben Franklin Bridge Users This Summer
Track work on the Ben Franklin Bridge this summer will limit commuters’ ability to carry bikes onto PATCO trains, and provide minor restrictions to bicyclists crossing the bridge on the walkways. It will also close vehicle travel lanes on the bridge. Starting...
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