As Philadelphia’s SEPTA prepares to eliminate regional rail service on several lines it leases from Amtrak, the national rail operator says the move could affect its ability to maintain intercity

Amtrak officials said SEPTA cuts may impact trains between Philly, New York and Harrisburg as well as services throughout the Northeast Corridor.

A small percentage of riders will lose paratransit service because they’ll be pushed outside the boundaries created by SEPTA's deep service cuts.