Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet
Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026.
Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026.
SEPTA planning major changes to bus routes, but welcome public comment before finalizing plans
SEPTA riders are sounding off about the agency’s major re-vamping of bus routes, both in and outside of the city. SEPTA says the plan will enhance service, but not all passengers are on board.
SEPTA riders are sounding off about the agency’s major re-vamping of bus routes, both in and outside of the city. SEPTA says the plan will enhance service, but not all passengers are on board.
SEPTA planning major changes to bus routes, but welcome public comment before finalizing plans
SEPTA riders are sounding off about the agency’s major re-vamping of bus routes, both in and outside of the city. SEPTA says the plan will enhance service and welcome feedback from riders.
SEPTA riders are sounding off about the agency’s major re-vamping of bus routes, both in and outside of the city. SEPTA says the plan will enhance service and welcome feedback from riders.
'It was busy, but not crazy': Thanksgiving travel successful as people make their way home
Whether it was by plane, train or automobile, families were determined to find their way home after the holiday.
Whether it was by plane, train or automobile, families were determined to find their way home after the holiday.
SEPTA to pilot AI-based camera program that can detect when a gun is drawn
SEPTA will soon become the first major transit system in the country to use an artificial intelligence program to help thwart gun violence.
SEPTA will soon become the first major transit system in the country to use an artificial intelligence program to help thwart gun violence.
PennDOT sued over ditch at issue in fatal motorcycle wreck
The family of a woman who died in a motorcycle crash is suing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, saying the agency's negligence caused the fatal wreck.
The family of a woman who died in a motorcycle crash is suing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, saying the agency's negligence caused the fatal wreck.
Police: Man killed, teen hurt during attempted robbery aboard Broad Street Line SEPTA train
A man is dead and a teenager is injured after police say an attempted robbery aboard a Broad Street Line SEPTA train escalated to gunfire Monday afternoon.
A man is dead and a teenager is injured after police say an attempted robbery aboard a Broad Street Line SEPTA train escalated to gunfire Monday afternoon.
FBI warns of criminals using rideshares to abduct children
Authorities noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, criminals believed rideshare services gave them more privacy
Authorities noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, criminals believed rideshare services gave them more privacy
Railroads reject latest sick time demands, raising chance of strike
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
SEPTA announces new safety plan, aims to address the city's vulnerable population
SEPTA released a new safety plan on Tuesday that aims to decrease homelessness on rail lines by connecting vulnerable individuals with housing, social services, and mental health care.
SEPTA released a new safety plan on Tuesday that aims to decrease homelessness on rail lines by connecting vulnerable individuals with housing, social services, and mental health care.
'People are nervous': Floridians head to Philly as Hurricane Ian bares down on Gulf Coast
As Hurricane Ian bares down on Florida, some Floridians have heeded warnings from forecasters and headed to the Philadelphia-area to seek shelter.
As Hurricane Ian bares down on Florida, some Floridians have heeded warnings from forecasters and headed to the Philadelphia-area to seek shelter.
Man accused of two sexual assaults on SEPTA Broad Street Line charged
A man accused of two sexual assaults on SEPTA platforms that happened minutes apart was charged on Monday, days after he turned himself in.
A man accused of two sexual assaults on SEPTA platforms that happened minutes apart was charged on Monday, days after he turned himself in.
Suspect arrested in connection with two assaults against young girls at different SEPTA stations
A Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with two seemingly unprovoked assaults against students at different SEPTA stations.
A Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with two seemingly unprovoked assaults against students at different SEPTA stations.
Man sought in apparent unprovoked attacks of young girls at different SEPTA stations
Authorities are searching for a man accused of at least two unprovoked attacks of teenage girls at different SEPTA stations in Philadelphia.
Authorities are searching for a man accused of at least two unprovoked attacks of teenage girls at different SEPTA stations in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Turnpike audit finds $155 million in uncollected tolls
A new government audit is urging the Turnpike Commission to address the problem and make changes to improve its finances. Following up on an internal study that said more than $104 million in tolls went uncollected last year, an update in May found that the number had grown to $155 million.
A new government audit is urging the Turnpike Commission to address the problem and make changes to improve its finances. Following up on an internal study that said more than $104 million in tolls went uncollected last year, an update in May found that the number had grown to $155 million.
Clogged storm drains caused flooding and many accidents along Schuylkill Expressway
Commuters on the Schuylkill Expressway had a longer-than-expected commute on Tuesday morning as heavy rains and unprepared storm drains caused flooding.
Commuters on the Schuylkill Expressway had a longer-than-expected commute on Tuesday morning as heavy rains and unprepared storm drains caused flooding.
School bus services cut for some Philadelphia archdiocese students
Just days before the new academic year, parents of students who attend Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools were enraged to learn that school bus services were cut for 7th and 8th grade students.
Just days before the new academic year, parents of students who attend Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools were enraged to learn that school bus services were cut for 7th and 8th grade students.
Fleet of hydrogen passenger trains debuts in Germany
A fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains is replacing diesel trains that previously operated on nonelectrified tracks in Germany. The trains use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, saving about 420,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year.
A fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains is replacing diesel trains that previously operated on nonelectrified tracks in Germany. The trains use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, saving about 420,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Pete Buttigieg warns airlines to help fliers trapped by cancellations, delays or face new rules
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.
Police: Woman, 71, fatally struck by SEPTA bus in Germantown
Authorities say a woman who was walking in Germantown on Wednesday night died after she was hit and dragged by a SEPTA bus.
Authorities say a woman who was walking in Germantown on Wednesday night died after she was hit and dragged by a SEPTA bus.