Amtrak unveiled a new replica Liberty Bell at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Part of the Bells Across PA program and titled The Ringing Railroad, the train-inspired installation designed by Sean Martorana will remain on display at the station through the end of 2026.

The new installation is located at Gray 30th Street Station’s West Plaza on N. 30th Street, creating a new point of interest for travelers and visitors to the surrounding University City community, including the new Schuylkill Yards development. The bell – properly oriented with markers indicating North, South, East, and West, reflects four different types of passenger rail equipment operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad (and its successor railroads), including Amtrak, over the years: Metroliner, GG1, K4, and NextGen Acela – the fastest train in the Western Hemisphere. 

The bell is part of Bells Across PA, a statewide public art exhibition presented in partnership with America250PA and Mural Arts Philadelphia. The project features festively painted fiberglass Liberty Bell replicas displayed in communities across Pennsylvania, with 23 bells planned for Philadelphia, more than any other city in the state.  

Gray 30th Street Station serves as a major transportation hub on the Northeast Corridor and a gateway to Philadelphia for more than 4 million passengers each year, making it Amtrak’s 3rd busiest station. The Ringing Railroad will offer a visible reminder of the city’s historical significance, while also reinforcing Amtrak’s commitment to celebrating the nation’s past and looking forward to the future.

-via Press Release