Binghamton is seeking a rail connection to Scranton, with the city council voting on a contract that could boost the local economy and link major metropolitan areas.

The entities involved

• Binghamton →

  city in Broome County, New York, United States

  • A property owner in Binghamton faced a fine for code violations regarding property on Washington Street on June 10, 2026.Sun 20:31
  • A festival draws an audience to Binghamton, utilizing Memorial Park for vendors and stage.Sat 04:23
• Scranton →

  city in and county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

  • The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDOT) suggested traffic changes to improve safety in the area.Mon 10:15
  • The city of Scranton agreed to a contract extension with the local firefighters' union.Mon 08:37
• Amtrak →

  American intercity passenger rail operator

  • Weather disruptions due to nor'easter affect Atlantic City and Amtrak services.Sun 00:06
  • Amtrak operates the Pacific Surfliner rail line connecting Orange County and San Diego.Sat 23:09

Related events

• The article establishes that Jared Kraham is the Mayor of Binghamton and that the Binghamton University campus is located near the city.Aug 3
• City council in Binghamton discussed policy with the Mayor on May 26, 2026.Jun 7
• Mayor Jared Kraham addresses ongoing city safety issues in Binghamton.Aug 12
• Binghamton provided funding to MHAST, an organization operating in Broome County, with Mayor Kraham representing the city.Sep 9