The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said that the 2025 Pennsylvania State Rail Plan is available for public review and comment between now and Oct. 24.

A virtual public meeting to discuss the plan will be held on Oct. 16.

The rail plan is updated every four years in collaboration with the Federal Railroad Administration, as well as stakeholders and the public. The plan focuses on safety, passenger and freight rail, funding, policy, the environment and economic development.

The plan also evaluates and documents opportunities for improvement and growth in passenger and freight rail over the next 25 years to guide investments.

“With more operating railroads than any other state in the country, rail is a critical part of Pennsylvania’s transportation landscape,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Through this comment period, Pennsylvanians can share their visions for passenger and freight rail across the commonwealth, and we look forward to their feedback.”

To view the draft rail plan and provide comments, visit the Advancing PA Rail website. Comments can be submitted through the plan website or by email to RA-PDPASRP@pa.gov.

The virtual meeting will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 16 to highlight key information and answer questions.