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Amtrak, local rail authority sign deal to study NYC train

BY BORYS KRAWCZENIUK STAFF WRITER Jul 20, 2021 Times Tribune, Scranton, PA New tracks on the Lackawanna Cutoff in New Jersey could someday carry passenger trains between Scranton and New York City. The regional railroad authority signed a deal Tuesday with Amtrak for a detailed study on bringing the nation’s passenger rail service to connect Scranton …

PNRRA Board Meeting May 18, 2021 to be held virtually via gotomeeting

The Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM.  In order to adhere to COVID 19 regulations, the board will meet via video conference at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/928841277. The meeting may also be accessed by calling United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679– One-touch: tel:+18668994679,, 928841277#  …

PNRRA March 16, 2021 Board Meeting to be held virtually via gotomeeting.com

The Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM.  In order to adhere to COVID 19 regulations, the board will meet via video conference at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/945357493. The meeting may also be accessed by calling United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679– One-touch: tel:+18668994679,,945357493#  or …

PNRRA January 19, 2021 Board Meeting to be held virtually via gotomeeting

In order to adhere to COVID 19 regulations, The Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority board of directors will hold its January 19, 2021 meeting at 9:00 AM via video conference at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/712863157 The meeting may also be accessed by calling United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106– One-touch: tel:+18775684106,,712863157#  or United States: +1 (571) …

Amtrak proposes adding passenger train route to Scranton

BY BORYS KRAWCZENIUK STAFF WRITER Nov 30, 2020 Updated 3 hrs ago Amtrak, the nation’s largest passenger railroad, proposes a possible route between Scranton and New York City as part of its nationwide expansion plan. An idea first officially floated more than a decade ago, the proposal for Amtrak service between the two cities appears on a …

PNRRA Nov 17, 2020 Board Meeting will be held virtually via gotomeeting

PA NE Regional Railroad Authority Public MeetingTue, Nov 17, 2020 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/694050845 You can also dial in using your phone.(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073– One-touch: tel:+18773092073,,694050845# United …

Invitation to Bid

Sealed bids will be received by the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA) for the following: Purchase and delivery of 2,500 – 7”x9”x8’6” or 7”x8”x8’6” Industrial Grade Crossties Contract documents and specifications are on file at the PNRRA offices, 280 Cliff Street, Scranton, PA 18503 and may be obtained by calling 570-963-6676 or emailing cdoyle@pnrra.org.  …

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