Land purchases for King of Prussia line approved by SEPTA board
The SEPTA board has approved the purchase of land for the King of Prussia line project.
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High temperatures have SEPTA continuously monitoring rail, power lines
The heat wave that is smacking the Philadelphia area has SEPTA making repeated inspections on its track.
SEPTA board approves fiscal year 2023 operating & capital budgets
SEPTA’s board has approved operating and capital budget proposals for fiscal year 2023, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects.
West Chester wants back in the game with a refurbished rail line to Philly
Call it a modern version of the SEPTA commuter train service, but West Chester officials believe commuters will get the full treatment of what the old rail line offered.
SEPTA releases options for future of regional rail
SEPTA released three potential options for a long-term vision for Regional Rail.
SEPTA releases Request for Proposals for King of Prussia Rail
SEPTA has released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for the final design phase of the King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) Project.
SEPTA releases proposed fiscal year 2023 capital budget & 12-year program
SEPTA released its proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget and 12-Year Program. The proposed Capital Budget is a record-breaking plan – the first to break the billion-dollar mark, while the proposed 12-Year Program represents SEPTA’s largest-ever investment in the system at $11.4 billion – almost twice as large as the current program.
SEPTA board approves plan to invest new federal infrastructure funds
Last week, SEPTA’s Board approved an amended Capital Budget for the current fiscal year to add approximately $95 million in funding that has been made available through the recently enacted federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
NTSB issues preliminary report on CSX freight train collision with SEPTA trolley in December
In December 2021, RT&S reported on a collision between a CSX freight train and a SEPTA trolley outside of Philadelphia. The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on its accident investigation.
Developing story: SEPTA trolley collides with CSX freight train
A SEPTA trolley and CSX freight train collided outside of Philadelphia this morning.
NTSB determines probable cause for 2019 SEPTA worker fatality
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined the probable cause of a SEPTA accident on July 8, 2019. Two excerpts from the press release are reproduced below, with a link to the full Accident Brief at the end.
SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail Project in line for federal funding
SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail Project has taken an important step forward. The project has received entry into the Project Development Phase under the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program.
SEPTA working on long-term vision for regional rail
SEPTA announced last week plans to develop a vision for Regional Rail through a yearlong analysis and public feedback process.
Is SEPTA in danger of a funding shortfall?
In late June, about 100 transit and SEPTA supporters gathered in near 100-degree heat on the steps in of the Pennsylvania state Capitol to meet with lawmakers and staff to lobby for continued funding of SEPTA and other public transit.
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to close for 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 9-26
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for 17 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.
MBTA investigating several possible causes of March derailment, exacerbating tensions with CRRC
As RT&S reported in a story by Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson on March 17, MBTA experienced a derailment of a new six-car train on the Orange Line in a work zone at Wellington Station on March 16. No one was hurt, but officials have been trying to determine what went wrong.
SEPTA faces possible budget cut because of uncertainty of state funding
SEPTA is facing a possible significant cut in its Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget.
SEPTA: ‘Federal COVID relief funds critical, but temporary’
Despite the massive financial assistance to public transit provided by recent federal programs, SEPTA points out they are “critical, but temporary.” Therefore, careful budget planning and management are important.
SEPTA Board approves five-year strategic plan
The SEPTA Board [last week] approved a five-year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. The plan – “SEPTA Forward: A Vision for a Stronger Future” – provides a framework for the Authority’s recovery from COVID-19 and sets a vision for future growth.
SEPTA wants to spend $40M in federal funds slated for Covid-19 relief on something else
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported yesterday that SEPTA wants to spend $40 million in federal funds the agency received for Covid-19 relief. However, they don’t want to spend it on Covid-19 relief.