Keystone Service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg Impacted by Infrastructure Improvements
Effective April 8, 2024Amtrak will begin an extensive track improvement project on the Harrisburg Line, which runs between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Keystone Service schedules will be impacted, and times listed on Amtrak.com have been updated to reflect these changes.
Schedule Impacts
- Significant track outages will impact service from April 8 - November 21, 2024. Keystone Service, between Lancaster and Harrisburg, will be replaced by buses from approximately 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. Schedule adjustments Friday - Sunday, as well as early morning and evening weekday service, will vary. Please check Amtrak.com for the latest schedules.
- Additional trackwork will continue through December 20, 2024.
- Additional Amtrak parking is located at 50 Keller Ave, Lancaster PA 17601.
- The Pennsylvanian trains will operate normally, providing daily midday service through the project area.
Project Benefits
- The project will include the installation of new rail, concrete ties and drainage improvements. The new concrete ties will increase the lifespan of the railroad to 60 years vs. 25 years of traditional wood ties.
- Improve ride quality and comfort, increase service reliability and complete necessary work to keep tracks in state of good repair.
PSN 0324-199