Lebanon County residents have until Oct. 24 to weigh in on Pennsylvania’s rail future as the state Department of Transportation seeks public comment on its 2025 State Rail Plan .

The plan, updated every four years in collaboration with the Federal Railroad Administration, charts a 25-year vision for passenger and freight rail investments across the commonwealth. PennDOT will host a virtual public meeting Oct. 16 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to discuss the proposal.

“With more operating railroads than any other state in the country, rail is a critical part of Pennsylvania’s transportation landscape,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said in announcing the comment period.

For Lebanon County, the plan highlights both opportunities and longstanding frustrations. The draft acknowledges the county’s

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