Politics & Government

President Joe Biden Visits 30th Street Station In Philadelphia On Amtrak's 50th Anniversary

The president's relationship with Amtrak spans decades, and he asked for an Amtrak employee to be present for the day's event.

(Maggie Avants/Patch)

May 1, 2021

Philadelphia hosted a presidential visit Friday. President Joe Biden came to 30th Street Station to mark Amtrak’s 50th anniversary and push for his $3.3 trillion jobs and infrastructure plan.

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The president’s relationship with Amtrak spans decades and we’re told he specifically asked for an Amtrak employee that was present during many of his trips to be a part of today’s event.

Biden made his way to Philly’s 30th Street Station to mark the railroad’s 50th anniversary.

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