Overview
SEPTA is building a new, state-of-the-art facility to store, maintain, and deploy new trolleys. This facility will allow SEPTA to maintain longer, low-floor vehicles and provide ample storage space so new vehicles can be delivered while the existing fleet continues to serve SEPTA riders.
Timeline
- Site Acquisition: 2022-2023
- Design: 2024-2026
- Phased Construction: 2027-2030
- Completion: 2030
Features
SEPTA is building its new maintenance facility at 5100 Grays Avenue in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, replacing a former steel distribution center and an auto scrapyard with a state-of-the-art workshop and storage-facility. The new facility will include several features that will help optimize trolley service and allow SEPTA to be a good neighbor to the community:
- New maintenance bays that allow SEPTA workers to keep longer, articulated, low-floor vehicles in good working order.
- New shop spaces and operator facilities that keep SEPTA staff safe and comfortable while they work.
- Well-maintained screening and fencing along with dedicated employee parking to reduce noise and keep surrounding streets clean and safe.
- Ample trolley storage space so that new trolleys can be delivered, tested, and deployed while existing trolleys continue to serve SEPTA riders.
Building a Best-in-Class Public Transit System
SEPTA’s Five-Year Strategic Plan is our guide for transforming SEPTA from a back-to-basics to best-in-class public transit system. Covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031, it serves as a roadmap for daily action with measurable performance indicators and a commitment to transparently report on our progress.