Pennsylvanian Suspension Extended to May 4

The suspension of Amtrak’s New York-Pittsburgh Pennsylvanian has been extended until at least May 4.

The Pennsylvanian along with Keystone Service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, were suspended on March 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“All of our measures in this regard have been aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19, in concert with Amtrak,” said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokeswoman Alexis Campbell.

PennDOT pays Amtrak to operate Keystone Service and the Pennsylvanian.

Among the intermediate stops made by the Pennsylvanian are Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Lewistown and Tyrone.

In a related development, VIA Rail Canada said the suspension of its Canadian and Prince Rupert-Prince George-Jasper service in Western Canada has been extended until at least June 1,

In a news release, VIA cited expanding travel restrictions and physical distancing measures, as well as ongoing infrastructure issues for the Prince Rupert service.

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