Second Pennsylvanian Celebration

Mayor Matt Pacifico and the City of Altoona, Amtrak, and the Blair County Chamber of Commerce — in partnership with Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward and State Representative Andrea Verobish — invite the community to celebrate the launch of Amtrak's second daily round trip Pennsylvanian service, an exciting expansion of passenger rail travel for Altoona and other stops along the Pennsylvanian route, which connects Pittsburgh and New York City.

Join us at 3 p.m. on the trackside platform for remarks from public officials and community leaders who helped make this expanded service possible, plus refreshments, a visit from the Altoona Curve's LOCO, and entertainment by the Altoona Area School District marching bands.  This new train service offers greater travel flexibility and connectivity for residents, visitors, and business travelers while creating exciting opportunities for regional tourism and economic development. Come be part of this special community celebration as we welcome a new chapter in passenger rail service and recognize the partnerships helping move our region forward!

At approximately 3:33 p.m., we'll welcome the arrival of the first train operating under the new second-daily-service schedule.

Attendees should access the trackside platform through the Patrick M. Miller Transportation Center (train station) at 1231 11th Ave., Altoona.

Parking is available in the attached parking garage, accessed via 11th Avenue. Enter the Transportation Center through the garage, or use the entrance at the corner of 10th Avenue and 13th Street.