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Progress Report on the FRA emergency order

SEPTA to Restore All Morning Express Service on Regional Rail Starting Monday, Jan. 12

Will Improve Reliability & Crowding Stemming from Silverliner IV Fleet Shortages

PHILADELPHIA (January 9, 2026) – SEPTA will restore all morning express trips on Regional Rail starting on Monday, Jan. 12. This comes as more Silverliner IV railcars are being returned… Continue reading SEPTA to Restore All Morning Express Service on Regional Rail Starting Monday, Jan. 12

SEPTA Completes FRA Mandated Silverliner IV Inspections

SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Inspections of Silverliner IV Fleet

Regional Rail Service Will Gradually Improve; Crews to Finish Installing High-Heat Detectors by Dec. 5 Deadline

PHILADELPHIA (November 14, 2025) – SEPTA has completed the point-by-point inspections of its Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains ahead of today’s deadline set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Inspections of Silverliner IV Fleet

SEPTA Makes Significant Progress with FRA Emergency Order Directives

FRA Grants Extension for Enhanced Silverliner IV Regional Rail Train Inspections

PHILADELPHIA (October 31, 2025) – SEPTA is nearing completion of the 14 safety-related requirements outlined in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)’s Emergency Order issued on Oct. 1 in response to… Continue reading SEPTA Makes Significant Progress with FRA Emergency Order Directives

Summer 2025 Trolley Tunnel Closure

SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11

Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work

PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2025) – SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades and intensive cleaning as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11

SEPTA to Rehabilitate Five Bridges Along Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line

SEPTA to Rehabilitate Five Bridges Along Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line

Service Suspended June 15 Through Sept. 2; Additional Service Provided on Chestnut Hill West

PHILADELPHIA (June 11, 2025) – SEPTA will rehabilitate five bridges along the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line beginning on Sunday, June 15 through Tuesday, September 2. As a result… Continue reading SEPTA to Rehabilitate Five Bridges Along Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line

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