Yahoo: Federal officials say SEPTA safety issues stem from management, not funding
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed ongoing safety concerns at SEPTA on Tuesday, following a federal mandate ...
CBS News: Federal agencies issue urgent SEPTA safety recommendations after train fire investigations
The National Transportation Safety Board is urging SEPTA to implement recommendations immediately to stop the fire risk in the Silverliner IV railcars. In the recommendations issued Wednesday, the ...
CBS News: SEPTA regulators break down the importance of warning lights following NTSB urgent safety recommendations
SEPTA regulators break down the importance of warning lights following NTSB urgent safety recommendations
NBC 10 Philadelphia: Gov. Shapiro announces $220M in capitol funds for SEPTA safety upgrades
The National Transportation Safety Board is urging SEPTA to implement recommendations immediately to stop the fire risk in the Silverliner IV railcars, the NTSB announced on Wednesday. In the ...
PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA is getting a substantial funding boost from PennDOT that will be used for urgent safety upgrades, officials said Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro Monday announced he has directed PennDOT ...
6abc News: NTSB issues urgent safety warning to SEPTA over fire risks involving Silverliner IV railcars
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued a stern warning to SEPTA on Wednesday, urging the transit agency to take immediate action due to fire risks in its fleet of ...
NTSB issues urgent safety warning to SEPTA over fire risks involving Silverliner IV railcars
Mass Transit: SEPTA Transit Police working to improve safety at Norristown Transit Center
The police department has partnered with SEPTA SCOPE team members and the Norristown Police Department to enhance safety at the Norristown Transit Center.
SEPTA EMU 343 in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA in September 1976. Roger Puta photo
SEPTA is our local transportation agency in Philadelphia,and the surrounding areas. Apparently it's their 50th anniversary, and they're doing a little something. Four MU's are being dated back to the old days. The first one out is the Reading, with Penn Central, Conrail and PRR
Catenary wires fell onto a SEPTA Paoli line Regional Rail train west of Philadelphia 30th St. Station Monday afternoon. 150 passengers on the train are remaining aboard as SEPTA and Amtrak power controllers work to shut off the catenary power, before rescue efforts can begin. Service
SEPTA Regional Rail service remains suspended on the West Trenton, Warminster and Lansdale/Doylestown lines in the aftermath of a massive fire at the SPS Technologies warehouse in Jenkintown PA. Fire began last night. Building located at the junction of SEPTA's West Trenton line (ex-RDG New York branch) and Lansdale line (ex-RDG Bethlehem branch).
They were Septa's AEM-7s and replaced with the Siemens locos. I witnessed Septa testing an Amtrak AEM-7 before they bought their own. They were towing an assortment of the old Blueliners and Silverliners!
SEPTA Silverliner dimensions Author: ChS7-321 Hello everybody, I'm looking for dimensions (technical drawings if possible) of the Silverliner (II/III/IV, doesn't matter) EMUs used by SEPTA. Drawings of NJT Arrow units would be fine as well. I'm specifically looking for the truck data, and it should be very, very similar for both types.
Why SEPTA Regional Rail trains don’t have bathrooms Philadelphia Inquirer by Michelle Myers Published Feb. 23, 2024 If you need to go while riding a Regional Rail train, you’ll have to hold it for a bit longer because there are no bathrooms on board.
SEPTA has published the RFP for Silverliner VI. Submissions are due April 10th, 2026. They are looking to purchase 234 cars in married pairs with options for an additional 92 cars. The cars can be Steel or Aluminum.
These were built in December 1987 by EMD. 1 and 2. SEPTA AEM7 2305 with Tr 7547 at 5:44p at Dowingtown, PA on 3. SEPTA AEM7 2305 on New Jersey Transit at 5:55p at Elizabeth, NJ on
The SEPTA Silverliner IV that was destroyed in a spectacular fire in Delaware County PA had been reported with "sluggish performance" by an engineer earlier in the day. SEPTA Mechanical found "problems" but the train was left in service. Crew reported smelling smoke on its fatal trip on the Wilmington line, stopped and discovered the fire.
SEPTA was ordered to take immediate and sweeping steps to reduce the risk of fire on some of its Regional Rail trains. The Federal Railroad Administration outlined five fires aboard the Silverliner IV ...
SEPTA may not have gotten the new funding it sought for over a year after announcing it was facing a "death spiral" late last year. Beyond that, state officials did not approve of an effort to provide ...
6abc News: Heat causing big problems for commuters on SEPTA and Amtrak
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The heat is causing big problems for commuters on SEPTA and Amtrak. Tuesday's heat led to major delays and passenger meltdowns. Some heated passengers told Action News that it ...
AOL: SEPTA to implement trolley cameras March 2, $51 fines begin April 1
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced in a press release issued Sunday that starting March 2, SEPTA trolleys on Lines T1 through T5 and the G1 route will use automated ...
SEPTA to implement trolley cameras March 2, $51 fines begin April 1
PHILADELPHIA — Federal authorities have issued SEPTA recommendations regarding some of its railcar fleet after saying some trains pose risks of electrical fires. The trains in question are SEPTA's ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia: SEPTA plans public town halls to discuss retooled ‘bus revolution'
Two years ago, SEPTA put its plans for a 'bus revolution' on hold due to ongoing budget issues. But, last week, SEPTA officials revealed a new timeline to implement the plan, which the mass transit ...
PhillyVoice: SEPTA to begin shuttle bus service on the Norristown High Speed Line amid repairs
SEPTA to begin shuttle bus service on the Norristown High Speed Line amid repairs
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