Name:
Berks Alliance Community Forum: Colebrookdale Railroad
Date:
November 10, 2022
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Event Description:
What's New with the Colebrookdale Railroad?
The redevelopment of the historic terminal area in Boyertown has fostered a significant tourist attraction. Between 20,000 and 30,000 annual visitors have taken the Colebrookdale train. A 2020 study found that the Colebrookdale Railroad trains have resulted in an annual economic impact of over $8 million.
The recent addition of railbikes—people powered rail vehicles—have been a significant addition and a great tourist attraction. They are the first of their kind in Pennsylvania and were named “The Best of Philly” in 2020.
But there are ambitions. Plans are in progress to enhance the freight and passenger rail capacity of the Colebrookdale terminal that will have an even more substantial economic impact and expand the opportunities for tourists in our region.
The redevelopment of the historic terminal area in Boyertown has fostered a significant tourist attraction. Between 20,000 and 30,000 annual visitors have taken the Colebrookdale train. A 2020 study found that the Colebrookdale Railroad trains have resulted in an annual economic impact of over $8 million.
The recent addition of railbikes—people powered rail vehicles—have been a significant addition and a great tourist attraction. They are the first of their kind in Pennsylvania and were named “The Best of Philly” in 2020.
But there are ambitions. Plans are in progress to enhance the freight and passenger rail capacity of the Colebrookdale terminal that will have an even more substantial economic impact and expand the opportunities for tourists in our region.
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