We have a resilient workforce here at SEPTA that allows us to serve big events like the Eagles parade and respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
The past two months presented several weather and other unique operating challenges and SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott Sauer took time at the February Board Meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2025 to commend how the SEPTA team responded to our customers and communities we serve.
Following the tragic plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31 – SEPTA Transit Police assisted Philadelphia Police and other emergency services in responding to the incident and SEPTA buses were on location for more than a day to provide shelter to those who were displaced.
When a Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail train caught fire near Crum Lynne Station during the height of the evening rush on Thursday, February 6, 2025 the skill, training, and composure of our Regional Rail crew was on full display.
Thanks to their steady response all 325 passengers were safely escorted off the train before flames fully engulfed the first car of the train and severely damaged a second.
Once customers were off the train our train crew and first responders helped guide them off of the right-of-way – navigating difficult terrain in the dark.
“I extend my gratitude to everyone involved for ensuring all passengers made it home safely and for your heroic efforts,” said Interim GM Scott Sauer.
The train crew was present at the February Board Meeting:
– Train Engineer Branndon Mosley
– Conductor Joseph Latigona
– Assistant Conductor Brendan Montgomery
– Assistant Conductor Allen Jones
Our workforce also contended with the impact of harsh winter weather in January and February and our crews worked diligently to resolve problems that have caused or could have caused service disruptions.
We thank them for all that they do.