The train was created in response to construction work on the section of Interstate 376 known as Parkway East.

The service had two departures daily in each direction: early morning inbound runs from Greensburg and Pitcairn, with corresponding outbound returns in the late afternoon.

[3] Amtrak declared the cars surplus after it switched from steam heating to head end power.

Service at Manor was discontinued in favor of Irwin, 2.4 miles (3.9 km) closer to Pittsburgh.

In addition, a move to mainline trackage in Westmoreland County shaved 12 minutes off the schedule.