PA HR187

Designates May 10, 2025, as "National Train Day" in Pennsylvania, coinciding with the anniversary of the transcontinental railway completion in Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869

National Train Day was first established in 2008 and is observed annually on the Saturday closest to May 10

Recognizes rail travel's role in transforming Pennsylvania into an industrial powerhouse and its contributions to reducing road and air congestion

Encourages Pennsylvania residents to learn about the history of trains and their positive impact on the Commonwealth and nation

Acknowledges trains as an environmentally friendly transportation mode that contributes to energy security