Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

Tag: Scranton

  • PennDOT Talks about Passenger Trains to Scranton again

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    David Peter Alan

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    The Lackawanna Coalition considers its geographic purview to include lines that were once part of the Lackawanna Railroad, even if they are located beyond NJ Transit’s reach.  That includes the line to Scranton over the Cutoff, an engineering marvel that crossed the Pocono Mountains and began service in 1911.  The last scheduled passenger trains ran…

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  • Lackawanna Coalition Continues to Support the Cutoff

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    Webweaver

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    The long-standing position of the Coalition has been that restoration of rail service between New York City and Scranton, Penn. would be valuable, allowing long-distance commuters to take a break from driving (thus improving congestion and air quality on Route 80), enabling tourists and vacationers to reach new destinations, and adding options to areas of…

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  • Cutoff Line to Scranton Gathers Steam

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    Donald Winship

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    Service to Scranton came a step closer when the Federal Transit Administration issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Scranton project.  This clears the way for further engineering work, before construction contracts are awarded.  Political leaders and rail advocates in New York State are also expressing interest in the extension of service…

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