SEPTA
SEPTA’s Been Lying to You
Has anyone out there ridden the Fox Chase-Newtown shuttle bus lately? Didn’t think so. SEPTA discontinued that replacement for the defunct Regional Rail train connecting […]
Here’s How to Say Something When You See Something
Newsworks reports that Philadelphia mass transit riders can now call #1776 from mobile phones if “to report suspicious activity on the transit system.”
Amtrak Suspends Trains from NYC
From NBC 10: All westbound and southbound Amtrak trains are being held at New York’s Penn Station due to electrical problems. Officials say the problem […]
Basically Every SEPTA Train Ever Is Delayed Right Now
I was going to compile a full list of SEPTA service delays. Then I went to the @SEPTA twitter feed and realized there was no […]
Snowstorm Hercules Shuts Down Schools; Philly Remains Officially Pumped About Playoffs
While the lead story over at the school district is that thanks to Snowstorm Hercules, all Philly public schools are closed, along with what seems […]
SEPTA Running Extra Broad Street Trains for Eagles Game
Broad Street Line-takers: Here is what you need to know about getting to the Eagles game this Saturday by game-time.
How Septa Will Be Better Next Year
Thanks to the big transportation bill that averted the “Doomsday budget”, SEPTA has announced major plans to refurbish its fleet and stations in the next […]
Someone Was Injured in a SEPTA Accident in Old City
Update: The victim was a 59-year-old woman, thought it’s now unclear if she was hit by the train or was passed over by it. Either way, […]
Reddit Has Some Etiquette Tips for SEPTA
Here are a select few SEPTA etiquette tips from the good people of Reddit.
Tom Corbett Hates Ardmore
Look up “eff-you” in the dictionary, and this is what you’ll find.
New PATCO Trains Got Rid of Beloved Front Seats
Here’s what the newly refurbished PATCO trains look like.
Morning Headlines: Water Main Breaks, Camden Can’t Get a Break, More
• Rolling Stone magazine says Camden, NJ, is apocalyptic in an article written by one of the country’s most respected writers, Matt Taibbi. Victor Fiorillo […]
Bronx Accident Prompts SEPTA Review
NBC 10 reports that SEPTA is reviewing its safety procedures in the wake of Sunday’s fatal train accident in the Bronx. In the meantime, the […]
SEPTA Is a Bottomless Pit. And 6 More Reasons Corbett’s Transportation Bill is a GOP Disaster
Thank you, thank you, thank you! A hearty round of applause to Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled House and Senate! By granting GOP Governor Tom Corbett his most […]
Could the Broad Street Line Expand to the Navy Yard?
Say you work at Urban Outfitters HQ down at the Navy Yard, and for whatever reason you live in a cubicle at Philly Mag HQ […]