Transportation

SEPTA maintains trains are safe, but acknowledges need for $1.8 billion in new equipment.

Critics say the service is unreliable and that communication is poor.

The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety risk."

Young says he wants to observe the lane in action and “make any necessary adjustments.”

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

Two people were struck and killed by Regional Rail trains over about a 10-hour period.

Service on the Manayunk/Norristown Line was restored around 11 a.m. with some expected delays.

The PennDOT project will remove car lanes and shorten crossing distances.

The reopening will restore a key connection for commuters and cyclists with West Philadelphia.

PHL expects some 30 million people to pass through its gates this year, with hopes for an even bigger 2026 for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

SEPTA leaders said increased fares are necessary to help close its $213 million deficit. They expect the new price to generate $31 million a year.

A speed camera system on the north-south Philly artery will start ticketing speeders next week.

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PennDOT will allow SEPTA to dip into $394 million in capital assistance to fund daily operations and avoid massive cuts — for now.

A roughly 21% fare hike will also go into effect that day.