November 15, 2025

Pottstown development map showing the proposed passenger rail station area

Passenger Rail Could Return to Pottstown: What It Means for Local Development & Real Estate

Big changes may be on the horizon for Pottstown, PA, as the borough prepares for the potential return of passenger rail service for the first time since 1989. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is moving forward with its “Next Stop Pottstown” study, exploring how restoring rail service between Reading and Philadelphia could boost economic growth, improve transit options, and...