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The Region Doesn’t End at Penn

More places to live. More of the region within reach.

By · Briefs: October 2026 · Published

Through-running would let a passenger train stop at Penn Station and continue in service across the region. For riders on that route, the journey could continue aboard the same train.

These briefs make the case for building that connection into everyday life: frequent trains in both directions, affordable fares across the railroads, accessible trips, and more homes within reach of work, school and care.

My proposal calls on governors and rail agencies to adopt a joint service plan within 12 months, fund the first phase and set opening dates. Housing investment and tenant protections belong alongside better rail service.

First page of Liam Blank’s action brief, The Region Doesn’t End at Penn.

Action brief

PDF · 2 pages · 89 KB

A concise explanation of through-running and specific requests to put to governors and rail agencies. Designed for printing, sharing and public meetings.

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First page of Liam Blank’s campaign brief, The Region Doesn’t End at Penn.

Campaign brief

PDF · 10 pages · 108 KB

The regional housing, service and operating case, illustrated with network diagrams and supported by sources. Includes a statement for public meetings and letters.

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