Well, with the upcoming rewriting of FRA regulations to allow lighter equipment to be run, I am sure SEPTA would take full advantage of lightweight multilevels. However, the problem that SEPTA faces with multilevels is clearance under bridges and in tunnels. Since the NJT Multilevel is a proven design at this point, it would make sense for SEPTA to start there.
When I brought up the potential for NJT Multilevel EMUs (MLEMU), I was only alluding to the fact that SEPTA could either collaborate with NJT on designing a MLEMU, or tack on to NJT's order to replace the Silverliner IVs with MLEMUs. There is a lot of synergy to be had there.
But first things first: Can't have new MLVs without something to pull them, and SEPTA's AEM7s/ALP44 can barely pull the single level coaches as is.
Edit: Specified locomotives as those belonging to SEPTA
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