Transportation
No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase
Federal authorities say a Pennsylvania man admits packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter into a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida.
3 years ago
A Roosevelt Blvd. subway is not guaranteed, but community input could help
One year ago, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway was a distant dream. Now, a study is underway and enthusiasm is high, writes Jay Arzu.
3 years ago
Greek prime minister says ‘human error’ caused a train collision that left 43 dead
A passenger train and a freight train were traveling down the same track when they crashed head-on, sending the first two passenger carriages flying into the air, twisting bac
3 years ago
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.
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