Amtrak has canceled its Keystone Service until 10 a.m. on Monday (January 26) as Winter Storm Fern continues to impact travel across Pennsylvania and the Northeast.
The Keystone Service, which runs 195 miles between Harrisburg Transportation Center and Philadelphia's 30th Street Station (with many trains continuing to New York City), was suspended after heavy snow and sleet fell across central and eastern Pennsylvania on Sunday.
"Out of an abundance of caution, and in consultation with our contract meteorologists, host railroads, and local officials, Amtrak is making every effort to notify customers of service cancellations due to dangerous weather conditions," the rail service announced in an email sent Sunday evening.
The disruptions are part of a broader pattern of Amtrak service cancellations spreading across the United States as an historic Arctic outbreak drives temperatures to unusually low levels. According to Railway Supply, the extreme cold poses multiple risks to rail infrastructure, including rail contraction, frozen switches, and potential air brake system failures.
The winter weather is affecting other transportation services in Pennsylvania as well. The Red Rose Transit Authority has canceled its fixed-route bus service for Monday, with possible resumption at noon if conditions improve. Rabbittransit is also operating on a delayed schedule, with service expected to resume at noon.
RABBIT TRANSIT
On Monday, January 26, rabbittransit will operate on a delayed schedule, with service beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Fixed Route Service:
Buses will depart from transfer centers at the first scheduled time point at or after 12:00 p.m., and will then continue along their regularly scheduled routes.
Giant Shuttle is cancelled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Stop Hopper Service:
Stop Hopper service to begin after 12:00 p.m.
Paratransit Service:
Paratransit service to begin after 12:00 p.m.
Any paratransit trip scheduled before a 12:00 p.m. pickup, will be cancelled by rabbittransit.
No Same Day Shared Ride Service Requests for Monday, Jan. 26.
All Veteran Shuttle service is cancelled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Sidewalks and driveways MUST be cleared at riders’ homes in order for Paratransit drivers to reach riders.
Please note that many facilities and services may be closed or canceled due to weather conditions. Riders are encouraged to confirm that their destination is open. If your destination is closed, please call to cancel your paratransit trip as soon as possible.
Click here to cancel your paratransit trip: https://www.rabbittransit.org/cancel-a-shared-ride/
RED ROSE TRANSIT
RRTA Bus service is CANCELLED for Monday, January 26, 2026. If conditions are safe, RRTA may start fixed-route service at noon on Monday. Updates and announcements will be communicated if that begins.
Red Rose Access shared-ride service will operate medically necessary and essential work trips only on Monday.
RRTA Administration offices will be CLOSED on Monday.
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BARTA (READING) BUS SERVICE
WINTER SERVICE ALERT: BARTA bus service is CANCELLED for Monday, January 26, 2026.
If conditions are safe, BARTA may start fixed-route service at noon on Monday. Updates will be communicated if that begins.
BARTA Special Services shared-ride service will operate medically necessary & essential work trips only on Monday.
BARTA Administrative offices will be CLOSED on Monday.