SEPTA Metro is SEPTA’s new wayfinding program, which aims to rebrand the SEPTA Rail Transit system. The plan is truly a step in the right direction, but it’s fundamentally flawed…
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SEPTA Unveils New “SEPTA Metro” Wayfinding System
Today, September 7th, 2021, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) unveiled a new wayfinding system, named SEPTA Metro, which aims to completely overhaul how riders identify lines and services. SEPTA Metro…
SEPTA Route 135 replaces Krapf’s Route A
SEPTA Route 135 is the result of a deal signed on June 24th, 2021, between SEPTA and Krapf’s for $68,000. The deal means that SEPTA will take over Krapf’s route…
SEPTA’s 7th Annual Trolley Tunnel Blitz
SEPTA will be closing the Subway-Surface trolley tunnel for 16 days starting July 9th at 10 pm to perform extensive maintenance. In the meantime, as per usual, trolley cars will…
SEPTA Capacity Limits Lifted
After a year of operating buses and trains with limited capacity, the limits are finally lifted. Passengers and riders can now board buses as normal without worrying about the capacity…
The Future of the New York City Subway B Division: R211 Subway Car Series
New York City, NY – MTA New York City Transit has unveiled the new cars, known as the R211s, a few years ago. These cars are to be built by…
Massive Service Cuts in Store for SEPTA Regional Rail
According to SEPTA, there will be massive service cuts to the regional rail network with the upcoming regional rail schedule changes for January 24th. For the most part, the cuts…
Not a Good Day in the Bronx
Tonight, on January 14th, 2021 at 11:20 pm, an MTA Articulated Bus was reported to be hanging over an overpass in the Bronx. The articulation bend on this bus appears…
Why some SEPTA Routes Letters
On February 12, 2012, SEPTA eliminated route C in favor of routes 4 and 16. While many people protested this change, saying that the C bus has always been the…
SEPTA Route 205 Discontinued
Yesterday, August 30th, was the last day of operation for SEPTA route 205, which operates from Paoli Station to Chesterbrook. Route 205 has undergone several changes since creation, originally as…
RiverLine Cars Out of Service
A defect was found in one of the DMU’s that operate on the RiverLine and as a result, all but 4 cars were taken out of service for an emergency…
SEPTA New Flyer Xcelsior/Proterra Catalyst Delivery Status
This post is to keep track of all the New Flyer Xcelsiors and Proterra Catalyst buses arriving on SEPTA’s property. Last Updated on July 28th, 2021 New Flyer Xcelsior XDE40…