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.
MSN: Delaware commuters worry how they’ll get to Philly if SEPTA’s Wilmington line is cut
Delaware commuters and public officials worry that they are about to become collateral damage in SEPTA’s funding crisis. They’re working to preserve the Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line, a ...
Delaware commuters worry how they’ll get to Philly if SEPTA’s Wilmington line is cut
A judge in Philadelphia temporarily halted additional service cuts to SEPTA regional rail on Aug. 29. The Wilmington/Newark line, which is the only commuter rail line from Delaware to Center City ...
SEPTA riders can expect some significant changes to Regional Rail schedules this fall. The changes, which take effect Sunday, Aug. 27, will impact most lines and are intended to maintain Regional Rail ...
The new schedules will include minor increases to the Wilmington, Trenton and Chestnut Hill East lines as well as more frequency from Wayne Junction directly to Philadelphia International Airport.
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.
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.
phillyvoice.com: New SEPTA Regional Rail schedules take effect to improve service reliability
New Regional Rail schedules took effect on Sunday in an effort to improve service reliability, SEPTA said in a release. The changes include "regular adjustments" as well as updates on approximately 20 ...
WHYY: ‘Lifeline for thousands’: Delaware officials plead with SEPTA, Pennsylvania lawmakers to preserve rail service to Philadelphia
‘Lifeline for thousands’: Delaware officials plead with SEPTA, Pennsylvania lawmakers to preserve rail service to Philadelphia
WHYY: Delaware SEPTA riders predict ‘misery’ for commuters if rail line stops rolling
SEPTA trains stop several times a day at four Delaware stations: Claymont, Wilmington, Stanton and Newark. (Courtesy of Kyle Rice) What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would ...
Delaware SEPTA riders predict ‘misery’ for commuters if rail line stops rolling
6abc News: SEPTA officials release changes in regional rail schedules ahead of repair work
PENNSYLVANIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA is warning riders that it has implemented new regional rail schedules starting on Sunday. These updates will impact the airport, Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West, ...
SEPTA officials release changes in regional rail schedules ahead of repair work
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Get ready ready for some changes if you ride SEPTA's Regional Rail. The regional public transportation authority said it's adjusting most Regional Rail schedules starting Sunday.
Yahoo: As SEPTA service hangs in the balance, Delaware looks to build its own passenger rail line
As SEPTA service hangs in the balance, Delaware looks to build its own passenger rail line
CBS News: Multiple SEPTA Regional Rail lines will be closed this week. Here's what to know
Multiple SEPTA Regional Rail lines will be closed this week. Here's what to know
SEPTA commuters who ride the Regional Rail should start checking the schedule, as several routes will have new times starting this weekend. MORE NEWS City Hall to conduct study of proposed 76ers arena ...
Service along one of SEPTA's Regional Rail lines is suspended because of a fire that spread to a train, according to officials with the transit agency. On X, formerly known as Twitter, SEPTA posted ...
PHILADELPHIA — The looming service cuts to SEPTA got a bit more real Wednesday, as the transit authority released schedule and timetable details in the event funding is not secured. With SEPTA facing ...
MSN: Fire Forces Evacuation Of 350 Passengers On SEPTA’s Newark Line In Delaware County
Fire Forces Evacuation Of 350 Passengers On SEPTA’s Newark Line In Delaware County
MSN: SEPTA to cut 45% of services, including Delaware’s regional rail line, without more funding
Insufficient funding and overdue repairs may lead to nearly half of SEPTA’s service to be taken away, including Delaware’s main regional rail line. The regional transit company released its budget for ...
SEPTA to cut 45% of services, including Delaware’s regional rail line, without more funding
MSN: Del. community fighting to reopen shuttered SEPTA ticket window in Wilmington
Some community activists in Delaware are pleading with state and transportation leaders to reopen a SEPTA office and ticket window at the Wilmington train station. They say that the closure has ...
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
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.