Transportation
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash
The legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, increasing penalties for violations
3 years ago
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume
Federal environmental authorities say shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment will resume Monday to two Ohio sites.
3 years ago
Multiple people injured after crash in Kensington
At least four people were transported to the hospital and about eight vehicles were involved in the crash.
3 years ago
Philly bike share program to expand in historically-marginalized communities
The city wants to nearly double the number of bike share stations and will concentrate on underserved areas in historically-marginalized communities.
3 years ago
New SEPTA trolleys will soon replace an aging fleet
The new vehicles will replace 40-year-old trolleys which are at the end of their usable life.
3 years ago
Here’s the most thorough explanation yet for the train derailment in East Palestine
A wheel bearing on the train's 23rd car overheated, a new NTSB report says. Soon after, dozens of cars — including 11 carrying toxic chemicals — derailed near the Ohio town.
3 years ago
More than 2,300 flights canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest
Heavy snow and high winds are causing blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest.
3 years ago
EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment
The Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern to take all available measures to clean up contaminated air and water.
3 years ago
Philly City Council can help SEPTA’s bus network better serve the city
Philadelphia City Council can be doing a lot more to support bus riders in the city, help speed up buses, and work toward transit equity.
3 years ago
Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailment
Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a "controlled explosion" last week.
3 years ago
Traffic delays return as phase II of the Delaware Memorial Bridge project gets underway
After taking a break over the holidays, construction work is back underway to overhaul the driving surface on the bridge connecting New Jersey and Delaware.
3 years ago
Super Bowl-sized sickout leaves SEPTA riders dealing with delays
Dozens of bus and rail routes are seeing driver shortages because of operators calling in sick on this post-Super Bowl Monday.
3 years ago
Eagles fans will have plenty of flight options for Super Bowl LVII from PHL
Multiple airlines will provide additional flights from Philadelphia to Phoenix and back for Super Bowl LVII.
3 years ago
Suspect wanted in deadly Center City SEPTA station stabbing captured
Police say a 22-year-old man was stabbed twice in the chest after an argument with the suspect.
3 years ago
SEPTA highlights signs of human trafficking in new campaign
The transit agency is adding information about trafficking on digital signage in addition to static signs being posted in bus depots.
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