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2nd Amtrak train from Pittsburgh to NYC opens before Thanksgiving

In just one week, a second train will pull out of Pittsburgh's station and head toward New York City. Amtrak already offers a route between Pittsburgh and New York City with its Pennsylvanian train , which travels along a scenic route through the Allegheny Mountains, Horseshoe Curve and Pennsylvania Dutch Country. On Nov. 18, another train on the same route will open to the public, with daily routes to and from Pittsburgh and New York. Here's what to know about the new train. Where does Pittsburgh's Amtrak train stop en route to New York? The current train that travels from Pittsburgh to New York City makes stops along its route in Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Tyrone, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Exton, Paoli and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, and Trenton and Newark in New Jersey before reaching NYC. Both the current train and the new train are set to travel along Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh Line. This line is part of the Premier Corridor, which carries double-stack intermodal traffic traveling between Chicago and New York. How long is Amtrak train ride from Pittsburgh to New York? Pittsburgh's existing Amtrak train takes about nine hours and 20 minutes to reach New York City.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

actapgh.org

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Route 366 Tarentum Bridge Inspection Activities Continue Friday in Tarentum

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing inspection activities on the Tarentum Bridge (Route 366) in Tarentum Borough, Allegheny County will occur Friday, November 13 weather permitting. There will be a single-lane restriction on eastbound Tarentum Bridge at the Ross Street on-ramp continuing approximately one-half mile from 9:00 AM...

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

WYTV

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Hometown Hero connects bus drivers with schools

This week's Hometown Hero is tackling the bus driver shortage in the country, one click at a time. The Mahoning Valley native has created a website to help solve that issue, hoping children can get home and to their extracurriculars safely.

Youngstown, OH · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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3 Rules for Warming Up a Car in Ohio That Can Lead to a Ticket

If you start your car and walk back inside while it warms up, you could be breaking the law. Here’s what Ohio’s rules say about warming up your car, so a cold morning doesn’t cost you a fine. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic...

Ohio · 11d
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Rail Workers Strike Wheeling & Lake Erie at Noon, Picketing in Canton and Akron

About 140 locomotive engineers and conductors walked off the job at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and set up picket lines against the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, the Brewster-based regional railroad, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen told The Repository. Picket lines went up at four or five locations in Ohio, including Canton […]

Akron, OH · 2d

WFMJ.com

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Poland Village seeks input on $500,000 pedestrian improvement project

POLAND VILLAGE - Poland Village officials are asking for public input on a proposed half-million-dollar project designed to make it safer and easier for residents to travel in the community on foot. The Village of Poland, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, issued a media release calling on...

Poland, OH · 1d

WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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Crash near Dead Man’s Curve causes major delays

A crash on Dead Man's Curve is causing delays in the Wednesday morning commute.

Cleveland, OH · 2d

hoodline.com

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140 Engineers Walk Off Brewster Railroad, Vow to Shut Down Trains Over Managers

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Headquarters — Headquarters of Railroad in Strike. Roughly 140 locomotive engineers and conductors walked off the job at Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway on Wednesday, halting train operations across the regional network that connects Northeast Ohio industry to the rest of the country. The union says the strike began at noon with picket lines at key locations, and it has no plan to call it off until the railroad changes course.

Brewster, OH · 1d

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Ohio Proposes $46.7 Million for Road Projects, Including Stark and Cuyahoga Counties

Nearly $47 million could be heading toward major road projects across Ohio, including improvements in Stark and Cuyahoga counties. The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council has approved a draft funding list totaling $46.7 million for 13 projects across 12 counties between fiscal years 2027 and 2030.

Cuyahoga County, OH · 2d

Medina County Gazette

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Wadsworth seeks an additional $101,500 for fuel as prices climb

WADSWORTH — Rising gasoline and diesel prices have pushed Wadsworth officials to seek an additional $101,500 for city fuel expenses, just months after the city approved an earlier supplemental appropriation. Mike Testa, assistant director of public service, presented the additional funding request during the Public Service Committee meeting on...

Wadsworth, OH · 2d

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Less Pain at the Pump in Stark County

Gas prices in the Canton-Massillon area have dropped sharply by about 32 to 35 cents per gallon over the past week, falling from over $4.06–$4.22 a week ago. This steep decline puts Canton in line with Ohio’s statewide average, which saw one of the largest weekly drops in the nation.

Stark County, OH · 14h

wjer.com

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Road Projects to Impact Travel Across Tuscarawas County This Week

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 9, 2026) – Drivers in Tuscarawas and Stark counties will encounter several new and ongoing road closures this week as the Ohio Department of Transportation continues late-season construction work. The Barnhill Road bridge over U.S. 250 near Midvale remains closed due to structural damage. While...

Tuscarawas County, OH · 4d

CBS News

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Pittsburgh's red light camera enforcement results in more than 10,000 warnings in first 60 days

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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Rail workers strike against Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway over claims managers operated trains

Stark County, OH · 2d

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Route 989, Route 2001 Drilling Work Begins Monday in Beaver County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing drilling work along Routes 989, 2001 in Harmony Township and Ambridge and Baden boroughs, Beaver County will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. Drilling work requiring single-lane restrictions will occur from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM weekdays, as needed, through mid-November in...

Beaver County, PA · 4d

News-Herald.com

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Painesville bridge project to affect Colonial Drive, Greenway Corridor

A portion of Colonial Drive in Painesville and a nearby section of the Lake Metroparks Greenway Corridor are expected to face temporary closures as the result of a bridge construction project. Lake Metroparks announced that the part of the trail between the Route 84 parking lot and Kensington Avenue will...

Painesville, OH · 3d

WKBN

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Local bus driver’s website aims to connect drivers and schools

Many school districts are already stretched thin on bus drivers. The driver shortage sometimes limits opportunities for students.

Girard, OH · 3d

nordoniahills.news

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Summit County Road Work This Week: Ramp Closures, Detours and Lane Restrictions to Know

Drivers across Summit County will face a busy week of road work. Several new overnight ramp closures begin Monday, Nov. 9, mostly in Akron. Longer projects closer to home also continue in Macedonia, Hudson, Twinsburg and Richfield. All scheduled work depends on the weather. Closer to Home: Macedonia, Hudson, Twinsburg...

Summit County, OH · 4d

WKBN

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Crash on I-680 causes backup of traffic, ramp closure

A crash on Interstate 680 has caused a backup of traffic as police work to clear the scene.

Youngstown, OH · 5d

mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Pennsylvania Speed Trap Towns Drivers Learn About the Hard Way

A routine drive can end with flashing lights in your mirror. Pittsburgh-area TV news once tracked where tickets were most common for Pennsylvania drivers. Here’s where drivers around Pittsburgh got caught. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws, fines and enforcement rules are subject to change,...

Pittsburgh, PA · 15d