A $3.4 million investment in rail freight infrastructure will be directed to Susquehanna County, according to an announcement by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne). The funding is part of a broader $53 million initiative aimed at upgrading freight rail infrastructure across Pennsylvania.
The project focuses on restoring Bridge 192.22 near Susquehanna Depot. Planned improvements include repairing and replacing key load-bearing components such as steel trusses, concrete piers, timbers, and abutments. These upgrades are intended to ensure the bridge can safely support modern freight loads and address slow zones that currently restrict rail traffic.
“This project is a commitment to modernizing Pennsylvania’s freight rail system,” said Fritz. “A reliable rail infrastructure is essential for local manufacturers and employers, and this investment will improve the safety of our railroad system and sustain local jobs.”
“Keeping our infrastructure strong keeps our economy moving,” said Baker. “Upgrading Bridge 192.22 will improve rail traffic flow in Susquehanna County while ensuring the system can safely meet today’s freight demands.”
Pennsylvania operates 65 railroads with more than 5,600 miles of freight track, which is the highest number among all states in the U.S. The Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP), managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Rail, Freight, Ports and Waterways, are responsible for supporting these types of public-private partnerships that maintain and enhance the state’s rail system.
