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 it for …
SEPTA asks for extension of FRA deadline to inspect S-IV cars
SEPTA asks for extension of federal deadline to inspect aging Silverliner railcars Less than half of SEPTA’s 50-year-old fleet of Silverliner cars have been inspected.
An Amtrak ACS-64 at 105 mph overtaking a SEPTA Silveriner V
An Amtrak ACS-64 at 105 mph overtaking a SEPTA Silveriner V Author: Mgoldman Captured this Regional Express led by AMTK #604 overtaking a SEPTA set of Silverliner V's at Croydon Station in …
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 cars, 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 crowded …
NTSB: SEPTA train that burned had problems that were ignored
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 …
Passenger Trains > FRA order to SEPTA on Silverliner IV
Oct 6, 2025 · SEPTA shall implement this plan and provide FRA with a written report of its findings no later than October 30, 2025. 2. Prepare and submit to FRA for approval an emergency mechanical …
SEPTA CEO gets four-year contract, $75,000/year raise
Author: GenePoon SEPTA’s chief executive got a $75,000 raise Philadelphia Inquirer by Thomas Fitzgerald May 25, 2023 SEPTA CEO and General Manager Leslie S. Richards got a 21% raise and …
Abandoned Rails IV - Reading Terminal - Part I
SEPTA gradually took over almost all the transit operations around Philadelphia. In 1966, the Reading and PRR began operating their commuter service under contract with SEPTA, which was receiving …
Wires fall on SEPTA train, 150 aboard, Paoli service suspended
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 …