Scranton-NYC Train

Even as overdose deaths overall have been down this year, county officials say there’s a trend in deaths linked to a dangerous new drug combination on Luzerne County streets.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he's a fan of passenger railroads, but wasn't ready to commit the federal government to funding the long-proposed Scranton to New York City passenger train.

The Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center opened its walk-in service in December. Its crisis residential program opened on Sunday and is ready to serve the community with eight beds where people can stay for up to 10 days.

This week, WVIA's Sarah Scinto and Borys Krawczeniuk discuss the progress of plans to re-establish passenger rail service between Scranton and New York City.

¿Cuándo podré subir a un tren de pasajeros en Scranton o en la ruta para llegar a Nueva York? Aquí tienes las respuestas más claras disponibles a las preguntas frecuentes basadas en lo que sabemos ahora.

WVIA News compiled the latest information on the plan to connect Scranton and New York City by passenger train. Here are the clearest answers available to frequently asked questions based on what we know now.

Over the years, you may have heard about plans for a passenger train between Scranton and New York City. You may also know that so far, it’s just been a lot of talk. Now though, there is some progress happening.

State and federal transportation officials hosted a webinar Thursday to about the development of a service plan for Amtrak's proposed Scranton-to-New York City passenger train. Officials heard lots of questions, but said many answers will have to wait until the study is closer to finished in 2028.

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a Republican, voted for the amendments to assure train planning moves forward.

WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Borys Krawczeniuk talk about progress on plans to restore rail service between Scranton and New York City.