Transportation
Three trains involved in ‘collision and derailment’ in eastern Pennsylvania; no injuries reported
The township's police chief, Thomas Barndt, said arriving emergency personnel found “multiple trains derailed” but no reported injuries.
5 months ago
Could Indego reinstate single-trip option amid online clamor?
A rash of thefts led the bike share program to end its half-hour option, but that could soon change.
5 months ago
Philadelphia police increasing efforts to get ATVs, dirt bikes off streets
In just two hours on Tuesday night, Philly police recovered 15 ATVs and dirt bikes.
5 months ago
Why has SEPTA once again delayed its bus revolution?
After two years of public comment, SEPTA’s bus-route overhaul is yet again back to the public for further comment before being approved for implementation.
5 months ago
Chrysler recalling more than 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees due to steering wheel issue
The automaker said that the upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward.
5 months ago
As autonomous bus launches at Navy Yard, drivers’ union pushes back
As SEPTA workers look ahead to contract negotiations this fall, they’re considering language secured in an Ohio contract that would let the union veto the use of AVs.
5 months ago
Philadelphia Navy Yard begins autonomous, electric shuttle service
The Navy Yard’s AV shuttle can fit nine seated passengers and a wheelchair.
5 months ago
Listen :47SEPTA rolls out new multi-rider feature for Key card holders
Starting Monday, passengers with a SEPTA Key card can tap in up to five riders for the same trip.
5 months ago
Listen 1:03SEPTA considering Regional Rail service expansion this fall
The transit agency is working to bring its service back to pre-pandemic levels.
5 months ago
Listen 1:01Prepare for another I-95 closure as PennDOT continues work on Penn’s Landing CAP project
All lanes of I-95 South will be closed from Exit 22 to Exit 20, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday.
5 months ago
SEPTA’s CEO said the rail cars, which have been around since the late ‘90s, have “reached the end of their useful life” and that “commuters deserve better.”
5 months ago
Listen 1:21Debating the 76ers Arena Proposal
The $1.3 billion plan for a new Sixers arena has been embraced by some, but met with a ton of opposition from residents of Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods downtown.
Air Date: February 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11SEPTA delays the debut of rebuilt retro trolley cars, now expected in the spring
The rebuilt trolleys have modern underpinnings and a vintage look. SEPTA expects them to be back in service this spring.
5 months ago
PATCO’s Franklin Square station to open later this year
The $30 million project at 7th and Race streets has steadily worked towards resurrecting the “ghost station,” and will include ADA accessibility features.
5 months ago
Listen 1:11Parents’ Responsibility After A School Shooting, Local Music Roundup
A Michigan jury convicted Jennifer Crumbley of manslaughter this week, more than two years after her teenage son committed the largest school shooting in the state's history.
Air Date: February 8, 2024 12:00 pm
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