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Keystone Service Inaugural Photos

On October 30, Amtrak and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania operated a special train along the Keystone Corridor (Harrisburg-Philadelphia-New York City) to celebrate new service frequencies, all-electric operation, and cab control cars.  NARP Executive Director Ross Capon, Assistant Director David Johnson, and Transportation Associate Darryl Yates were along for the ride.  Enjoy David’s pictures!

Amtrak CEO Alex Kummant and PennDOT Rail Division Director Karen Rae talk on the platform at Harrisburg.
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Kummant and Rae prepare to cut a ceremonial ribbon.
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AEM-7 #921 prepares to leave Harrisburg on the first day of all-electric service.
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A cake awaited the arrival of the ceremonial train in Philadelphia.
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Rae addresses a large crowd of Amtrak passengers, employees, and political officials at 30th Street Station
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Representative Chaka Fattah (D-PA), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and a long time Amtrak supporter, speaks at 30th Street.
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State Representative Babette Josephs, who proudly told the crowd that she has never owned a car, addresses the celebration.
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Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station is one of the most magnificant in the Amtrak system
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