
Reading Newtown branch 1982
Back in 1982 Septa decided to discontinue all non-electrified commuter rail services. This included the ex-Reading Bethlehem and Pottsville trains. Also included were the short Fox …
TO Philadelphia members: Update on SEPTA cuts?
I discovered this morning that big cuts are planned shortly for SEPTA. Can any TO Philadelphia area members keep us updated on what happens with the Regional Rail Services? Thanks, …
SEPTA likely to miss rail car inspection deadline
SEPTA likely to miss rail car inspection deadline With eight (now only four) days until a deadline set by the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) for SEPTA to inspect hundreds of Regional Rail …
Ater $263 Million Sunk, SEPTA (Phila) is Dumping Key Card
SEPTA is looking to ditch its beleaguered Key card fare platform after spending $236 million to implement a system that was outdated before it went live. After 11 years, the transit agency is …
PRR Frazer Branch - Trainorders.com
Where is / was the PRR Frazer Branch and between what points does it operate? I saw a cover page for a PRR timetable and it listed the "Frazer Branch" as one of the lines. I thought the …
SEPTA: Shorter trains, cancellations, more crowding
Due to mechanical issues and federally mandated enhanced safety measures, many Regional Rail Silverliner IV trains are currently being taken out of service. Riders can expect delays and …
CSXT W991-07 w/ SEPTA & MARC Chargers today
CSXT W991-07 w/ SEPTA & MARC Chargers today Author: dantat13 Hi guys, Coming home today I ran a crossed a rather strange movement running as a CSXT W991-07 (Special move …
Passenger Trains > SEPTA Signal Problems - Trainorders.com
SEPTA has been converting all of their lines to rule 562 operation and commercial power feed for the signals. There are teething problems with the new system, and if the commercial feed …
In honor of SEPTA's aging Silverliner IV fleet
Since then, SEPTA runs exclusively on the leftmost track and there's a new CSX bypass that goes around the far right side of the SEPTA yard. It's less photogenic now (with a fence …
Why SEPTA Regional Rail trains don’t have bathrooms
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 …