More train service coming to Pittsburgh to points east
PennDOT is receiving a major grant from the federal government to expand passenger rail service to Harrisburg and beyond.
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PennDOT is receiving a major grant from the federal government to expand passenger rail service to Harrisburg and beyond.
The Federal Railroad Administration has selected four routes serving Ohio and other states as priorities for Amtrak expansion.
A local manufacturing plant is planning to double in size thanks to a new contract with Amtrak.
Amtrak trains run frequently and fast. But between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg? Just one each way.
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on Friday.
A labor fight between railroads and unionized workers could result in a work stoppage this week costing $2 billion a day.
More trains will soon be servicing Western Pennsylvania.
The funding will come partially from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan includes a major cash infusion for Amtrak, and critics say Pittsburgh's station is long overdue for a makeover
Amtrak says it is suspending its Keystone Service starting Wednesday, and all Pennsylvanian trains on Thursday.
A man was arrested for allegedly biting two Pittsburgh Police officers on Christmas Eve.
Amtrak is modifying its Keystone Service between New York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, because of the impending winter storm.
A passenger Amtrak train struck a vehicle Sunday morning in Sewickley Township.
Crash between Amtrak passenger train and a freight train in South Carolina leaves at least 2 dead, more than 50 injured.
Republican lawmakers and aides say a train carrying them to a policy retreat in West Virginia has struck a truck.
An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday.
The Pennsylvania Senate is taking the first steps in the hopes of improving rail service between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.
A suspicious car at the downtown Amtrak station prompted a response from Pittsburgh police and the bomb squad Friday morning.
Authorities are investigating after an Amtrak train collided with a van killing five people, including three children, in Colorado on Sunday morning.
A Pennsylvania police officer is in critical but stable condition after being shot, while a three-hour manhunt ended with at least one person in custody.
An Amtrak train struck a piece of construction equipment just south of Philadelphia on Sunday causing a derailment, killing two people and sending more than 30 others to hospitals, authorities said.
An engineer noticed a significant bend in a rail and applied the emergency brakes before a passenger train derailed in western Kansas early Monday, an official said.
No other city in North America reminds visitors of Paris and European culture than Montreal, less than an hour drive from the U.S.-Canadian border.
"Forty-eight percent of Pittsburgh's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete," former Gov. Ed Rendell declared in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon.
Daylight on Wednesday revealed the devastation caused by an Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia that left at least six people dead and dozens injured, several critically, in a terrifying wreck that plunged passengers into darkness and chaos.
It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup.
Police say Aaron Roth was arrested shortly after he robbed the First National Bank in Bloomfield on Thursday.
A federal judge ordered the Chemours Chemical Company to immediately stop discharging unlawful levels of cancer-causing chemicals into the Ohio River from the company's Washington Works plant in West Virginia.
Allegheny County Correctional Officer Brian Davis has been fired after he appeared in a video showing him using racial slurs.
Aug. 7, 2025 marked 30 years since the New Kensington Fire Department lost one of its own in the line of duty.
It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup.
Police say Aaron Roth was arrested shortly after he robbed the First National Bank in Bloomfield on Thursday.
A federal judge ordered the Chemours Chemical Company to immediately stop discharging unlawful levels of cancer-causing chemicals into the Ohio River from the company's Washington Works plant in West Virginia.
Allegheny County Correctional Officer Brian Davis has been fired after he appeared in a video showing him using racial slurs.
Aug. 7, 2025 marked 30 years since the New Kensington Fire Department lost one of its own in the line of duty.
Back to school can often mean back to screens, but that may be changing soon.
The DOJ published a list of "sanctuary" jurisdictions, vowing to sue them for limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents.
Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend them against possible deportation.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
The first Wegmans location in the Pittsburgh region is slated to open in 2027.
The pros from Happy Lark Home Organizing have some tips and ideas for back to school organization.
Sean Collier joined us for a brand new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Daisy Jade was in Washington County to get an inside look at this year's Pony League World Series.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits joined us in the PTL Kitchen to show us the best drink pairings to kick off football season. This segment was sponsored by Fine Wine and Good Spirits.
We were joined by the organizing pros to show us how to turn that little dorm room into a functional, fabulous space.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
More and more sleep experts say the early start to the school day is hurting teenagers' grades, bodies and mental health.
Last year, nearly 9,000 teachers left the profession in Pennsylvania.
A Fayette County family is sending a warning message to others who may be looking to move out of the state.
When a college student in Pittsburgh returned to his apartment after being away for a month, he found two strangers living there.
According to Food Allergy Research and Education, food allergies are on the rise among children. Dr. Hey Chong joined us to help us identify common symptoms and spot allergies early.
Dr. Brian Meenan joined us to help us navigate the classroom in the digital age to provide tips for proper posture.
After-school and extracurricular activities are valuable for students, but too much too soon can be an issue.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is seeking volunteers to assist with its annual free dental, vision, and hearing clinic later this year.
It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Paul Skenes struck out eight in six shutout innings, Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-0.
Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
Nearly 10 restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
Andrew Carnegie first opened the plant in 1875.
The owners of the Pittsburgh Mills were ordered to pay $1.8 million in fines over pothole-riddled parking lots and overgrown landscaping.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
The show is set in Pittsburgh and has been nominated for several Emmy awards.
Knoebels, Splash Lagoon, and Hersheypark have been listed among the top 20 amusement and water parks in the country.
It may still be summer, but Kennywood is gearing up for its longest Phantom Fall Fest season yet.
Police say Aaron Roth walked into the bank and demanded money while armed with a gun.
The team is ready to hand out the bobbleheads to fans who didn't get one back in April.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn discuss the sports topics of the day.
In the video, he used the N-word while holding a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire that says "[N-word] beater."
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
