Transportation
‘Excellent’ transportation network driving force behind Philly’s pitch to Amazon
Amazon says it wants a readily available site, with a good transportation network and room to grow. Here’s how Philly stacks up.
8 years ago
Listen 5:07Ending shipping restrictions for Puerto Rico would help the U.S. island, Pennsylvania
Permanently exempting Puerto Rico from the Jones Act will help the U.S. territory recover from Hurricane Maria by widely opening its market for exports from the mainland.
8 years ago
Prosecutors: Reinstate charges vs. engineer in Amtrak wreck
Prosecutors are appealing a judge's decision to throw out criminal charges against the engineer in a deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Saudi women celebrate removal of driving ban
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are not allowed to drive. So you can imagine how Elanood Alhindi felt when she heard the ban is being lifted.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Replacement for SEPTA refund program at least a year away
The guarantee program, which allowed passengers to file a claim for for a full refund on Regional Rail train tickets within certain conditions was first discontinued in 2016.
8 years ago
Keeping model railroading alive in southern Delaware
The Delaware Seaside Railroad Club has two goals, educate children about model railroading and keep the hobby alive.
8 years ago
Amtrak pressured to comply with law renaming 30th Street Station after Bill Gray
An effort is underway to force Amtrak to change the name of 30th Street Station in Philadelphia to honor the legacy of the late U.S. Rep. Bill Gray.
8 years ago
NJ Transit behind schedule on train-braking technology, but officials vow to meet U.S. deadline
The collision avoidance system slows or stops a train if the operator doesn't comply with signals or the speed limit.
8 years ago
Delaware takes big strides in improving transportation infrastructure
Millions of dollars are being invested in Wilmington and throughout the state to make transportation easier for those who live and often ...
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