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Re: SEPTA Expression of Interest Silverliner VI procurement

 by zebrasepta ¦  Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:38 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA Expression of Interest Silverliner VI procurement ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 3494

Seems like SEPTA has removed the link to the EOI and the PDF.

Re: Report SEPTA Delays Here:

 by zebrasepta ¦  Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:42 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Report SEPTA Delays Here: ¦  Replies: 1113 ¦  Views: 346815

Not knowing the exact location that the train lost overhead wire power (my device had problems playing both videos) this may have been a misroute towards 30th Street lower level - or on to a track segment that has the wire de-energized for structure or catenary work...This turned into a problem tha...

SEPTA awarded 317 million for new MFL railcars

 by zebrasepta ¦  Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:26 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA awarded 317 million for new MFL railcars ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 485

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/septa-receives-317-million-grant-for-new-railcars/ PHILADELPHIA — The Southeastern Pennyslvania Transportation Authority has received a $317 million federal grant to replace the railcar fleet on its Market-Frankford Line, which will help fund an $800...

Re: SEPTA may raise fares depending on the funding situation in FY2025

 by zebrasepta ¦  Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:34 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA may raise fares depending on the funding situation in FY2025 ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 744

Well this might save SEPTA https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/gov-shapiro-proposal-transit-funding-septa-cuts-20240128.html Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to propose $282.8 million in new state funding for public transit in his upcoming budget, administration officials said Saturday, a development tha...

Re: SEPTA Expression of Interest Silverliner VI procurement

 by zebrasepta ¦  Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:44 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA Expression of Interest Silverliner VI procurement ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 3494

Didn't something happen between SEPTA and Kawasaki for the Silverliner V bid which made the Bid go to Hyundai Rotem? So idk if Kawasaki would be interested in bidding for the VI's.

SEPTA Expression of Interest Silverliner VI procurement

 by zebrasepta ¦  Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:19 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA Expression of Interest Silverliner VI procurement ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 3494

Seems like SEPTA is interested in procuring Silverliner VI's for the future Just an Interest and not an actual bid. https://wwww.septa.org/procurement/bids/expression-of-interest-septa-silverliner-vi-procurement/ From this page it seems like they want single level EMUs along with either having marri...

SEPTA to possibly rename as SEPTA Metro

 by zebrasepta ¦  Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:29 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA to possibly rename as SEPTA Metro ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 1166

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-metro-philadelphia-public-transportation-system/ PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- SEPTA is introducing a new name and look to their rail lines in 2024 that aims to take the guesswork out of how to use the Philadelphia region's public transportation system. Manage...

Re: SEPTA / TWU 234 - Possible Strike 2023

 by zebrasepta ¦  Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:16 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA / TWU 234 Strike 2023 - AVERTED ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 1739

Everyone - I decided to re-activate this topic instead of posting a new one for basically the same subject... The two-year contract between SEPTA and TWU Local 234 expires at 12:01 AM on Wednesday November 1... Will there be a SEPTA CTD Strike this time around in 2023? The five days ahead (from thi...

Potential Strike from SEPTA BLET

 by zebrasepta ¦  Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:15 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Potential Strike from SEPTA BLET ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 250

https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/septa-regional-rail-employee-union-strike-20231023.html Unions representing both Regional Rail locomotive engineers and conductors said Monday that they are holding strike votes after months of mediated talks with SEPTA have failed to produce progress toward a...

Re: Final nail in the coffin for pccs on the Route 15?

 by zebrasepta ¦  Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:16 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Final nail in the coffin for pccs on the Route 15? ¦  Replies: 35 ¦  Views: 8031

Gorindya wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:36 pm https://www5.septa.org/bulletins/route- ... storation/
Seems like they have removed that link and lists Route 15 as a Bus route.
https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/bus-route-0015/

SEPTA awards Alstom for 130 Trolleys

 by zebrasepta ¦  Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:44 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Septa Trolley Modernization - Alstom Fleet ¦  Replies: 120 ¦  Views: 18943

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) on Feb. 23 awarded a contract to Alstom Transportation, Inc., for 130 new Citadis™ light rail vehicles, with an option to order up to 30 more. The base order is valued at approximately $714 million. https://www.railwayage.com/passenger/alst...

Re: 4/16/2023 Regional Rail Schedule changes

 by zebrasepta ¦  Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:41 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: 4/16/2023 Regional Rail Schedule changes ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 2769

I have a quick question. Rather than complain about my dissatisfaction with the schedules here on the forum, is there a place other than SEPTA's Online Comment Form where I can give feedback that is not immediately dismissed? A change in the afternoon train times on the Trenton Line is going to res...

SEPTA may raise fares depending on the funding situation in FY2025

 by zebrasepta ¦  Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:14 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA may raise fares depending on the funding situation in FY2025 ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 744

https://www.phillyvoice.com/septa-operating-budget-2024-pandemic-funding-fare-increases/ As SEPTA prepares to spend the last of its pandemic relief money, the transit authority anticipates changes to its business structure in the years to come if it can't bridge the funding gap. The leftover COVID m...

4/16/2023 Regional Rail Schedule changes

 by zebrasepta ¦  Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:31 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: 4/16/2023 Regional Rail Schedule changes ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 2769

https://www5.septa.org/bulletins/effective-sunday-april-16-regional-rail-schedule-changes-on-select-lines/ NEW REGIONAL RAIL timetables will be in effect Sunday, April 16, 2023, for these select lines: Chestnut Hill East; Chestnut Hill West; Fox Chase; Glenside Combined; Paoli/Thorndale; Trenton; We...

Re: Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority

 by zebrasepta ¦  Mon Mar 27, 2023 4:28 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority ¦  Replies: 31 ¦  Views: 5706

SRPRA applies for federal funding https://patch.com/pennsylvania/phoenixville/schuylkill-river-passenger-train-authority-applies-federal-funds PHOENIXVILLE, PA —The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority submitted an application to the Federal Railroad Administration’s program to receive funding ...

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