Amtrak is set to launch construction on substantial station and platform improvements at the Lewistown Station (LEW), which is served daily by the Pennsylvanian, a route financed primarily through funds made available by PennDOT.
The Lewistown Station (LEW) project is set to begin on Tues., April 7, and will include the following upgrades:
• 250 foot concrete boarding platform, built eight inches above top of rail for improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities and families with small children
• updated LED platform lighting and signage to enhance visibility and safety
• new passenger drop-off zone and two ADA compliant parking stalls for improved station access
• new entrance door and windows for the waiting room
• freshly renovated ADA compliant restroom
• new HVAC system to improve Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society (PRRT&HS) comfort in the station waiting area
Considered the oldest depot served by Amtrak, the Lewistown Station is also home to the extensive collections of the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society.
This project represents a total $3.5 million federal investment administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The Lewistown Station improvements are on track for completion in spring 2027. Additional information regarding customer impacts and station access during the temporary construction period is available here.
These improvements represent Amtrak’s broader effort to bring integrated, comprehensive accessibility to stations nationwide, ensuring a more inviting and inclusive travel experience for all customers. Across the Amtrak network, 19 stations were brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in the twelve months ending Sept. 30 (Fiscal Year 2025) and another 50 stations are targeted for completion in the next fiscal year (2026) at a forecasted investment of $311 million.
The Amtrak ADA Stations Program is advancing 134 station designs and 68 station construction projects as part of Amtrak’s ongoing commitment to providing accessibility by working toward 100% completion by 2029 using funds provided by Congress through the Federal Railroad Administration.
-via Press Release