SEPTA
SEPTA provides public transportation in Philadelphia, offering buses, trains, trolleys, and subways that connect the city and surrounding suburbs quickly and affordably.
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The 69th Street Carhouse: Where Mechanics Toil to Keep Your Subway Commute Safe
People ride the El every day like clockwork with no thought about who keeps the train rolling. In fact, the Market-Frankford Line provides over 160,000…
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Free Books Help Make SEPTA Daily Commutes a Little Easier
SEPTA riders have another option besides staring at their phones during their daily commute—free books to read, reports Mike Denardo for KYW News Radio. Barbara…
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Developer Donates Land for Mass-Transit Station Near Marcus Hook
Commercial Development has donated land for the construction of a mass-transit station in the hopes of drawing in projects to the 420-acre former site of…
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Expert Says Region Has Bones of a Great Transit System, but Could Offer Better Service
In his new book, Trains, Buses, and People: An Opinionated Atlas of U.S. Transit, Christof Spieler compliments the Philadelphia region for having the bones of…
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Construction Moving Along on SEPTA’s $177.9 Million Project to Restore Rail Service from Elwyn to Wawa
Construction is under way on a $177.9 million project that will enable SEPTA to restore service on the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line from its current…
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Upper Darby Township, SEPTA Partner to Bring New Parking Garage to 69th Street
Upper Darby Township Mayor Tom Micozzie joined SEPTA and local elected officials on Monday to unveil plans for construction of a new 431-space parking garage…
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Here’s Why SEPTA’s Social Media Team May Have Your Commute Memorized
SEPTA’s social media team has expanded its role on Twitter from responding to customers’ questions and complaints to reaching out to see what is happening,…
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SEPTA Unveils New Fleet of Rail Cars
SEPTA has purchased a new fleet of rail cars that will make mass transit more reliable, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The transportation agency purchased…
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Facing Increased Competition from Ride-Share Businesses, SEPTA to Revamp Its Bus Network in City
SEPTA plans to revitalize its bus network in Philadelphia to deal with the issues of slow service, shrinking ridership, and increasing competition from ride-share businesses,…
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This Is How America’s Aging Transportation Infrastructure Drags Down the Economy
The aging transportation infrastructure in the U.S. will cost us $340 billion in lost business from 2017 to 2023, according to a study by the…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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New Report Brings SEPTA’s Billion-Dollar Trolley Plan Closer to Fruition
A new report published by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission brings SEPTA’s ambitious, billion-dollar plan to remake Philadelphia trolleys one step closer, writes Jason…
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Low Bridge in Radnor a Big Hit with Truck Drivers
A little bridge in Radnor Township has become a big problem for truck drivers. At least 43 of them have struck the overpass – which…
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More Funding Required for SEPTA to Keep Up with Region’s Economic Momentum
SEPTA is planning to implement several changes to its transit network over the next two years if enough funds are made available, writes Alison Burdo…
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Threatened by State Budget Proposal, SEPTA Predicts Layoffs for 500 Workers
Top SEPTA officials are fearing the worst from a new state budget proposal that aims to siphon away trust funds that PennDOT uses to contribute…
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Chief Economist for Moody’s Analytics: Public Infrastructure Needs Immediate Attention
There are few things that all sides can agree on in today’s polarized political environment, but the dire need for action regarding the nation’s public…
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Analyst Suggests Toll Hikes on Pennsylvania Turnpike Could Drive Away Users
Municipal bond analyst Eric Kazatsky of Bloomberg Market Intelligence has warned that the annual price hikes planned for the Pennsylvania Turnpike over the next 27…
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Lansdowne Commuter Monitors SEPTA’s Performance
Very soon, SEPTA riders in Delaware County will know exactly where their bus, trolley, or train is at and how quickly it’s coming down the…
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