Congresswoman Dean Announces $25 Million for Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust Restorations

POTTSTOWN, Pa. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) announced $25 million for the Colebrook Railroad Preservation Trust to expand its rail yard, modernize storm-resistant infrastructure, and rehabilitate the High Street bridge. Spanning Boyertown and Pottstown, the Colebrookdale Railroad is a mobile museum, offering a scenic and historic route through Pennsylvania’s industrial past. This federal funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. BUILD grants are support regional and local surface transportation infrastructure projects across the country. The Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust will use the funding to support major restorations , prioritizing railway safety. Additionally, the project will connect the High Street bridge to the Schuylkill River Trail, West High Street sidewalk, and SEPTA transit hub via secure pedestrian walkways. “The Colebrookdale Railroad is an economic and tourist engine for the region, connecting us to our strong industrial past while looking creatively to our future,” Rep. Dean said. “I am thrilled that Colebrookdale will receive $25 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to increase accessibility, enhance railway safety, and grow recreational and educational offerings in our region.” Congresswoman previously helped Redevelopment Authority of the County of Berks secure $16 million for railroad crossing safety improvements. Recently, Congresswoman Dean secured $800,000 in FY26 Community Project Funding for Colebrookdale Railroad trains to reach Pottstown. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ###