SEPTA Unveils New Regional Rail Schedule to Boost Morning Commute
Starting next week, commuters will see a noticeable improvement in their morning and evening commutes on SEPTA's Regional Rail lines. The transit agency has introduced 10 new leased cars from Maryland's MARC system, which will help alleviate crowded conditions during peak hours.
As part of the schedule changes, three bus routes have had their morning trip times adjusted to maintain connections with Regional Rail trains. This move aims to provide a more seamless experience for passengers.
The Wilmington/Newark line has received an entirely new schedule, while the Trenton and Chestnut Hill East lines will also see significant changes. Train frequency is expected to increase from Wayne Junction to Philadelphia International Airport, providing commuters with a more reliable service.
The West Trenton and Trenton Regional Rail lines will be among the first to benefit from the new MARC cars, which were introduced last month. This move is part of SEPTA's efforts to address overcrowding on its aging Silverliner IV fleet.
However, significant service enhancements are still pending completion of federally mandated inspections on the 223 Silverliner IV cars. The inspections were prompted by multiple electrical fires in October and have raised safety concerns from the Federal Railroad Administration.
SEPTA estimates that the full replacement of the fleet could take up to a decade. To accelerate this process, the agency has leased train cars from MARC and Montreal's Exo system. A portion of funds allocated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was used for this purpose.
While the new schedule is expected to improve commute times, commuters should note that three bus routes will see their morning trip times adjusted. New schedules can be viewed online, providing passengers with a clear idea of what to expect.
Starting next week, commuters will see a noticeable improvement in their morning and evening commutes on SEPTA's Regional Rail lines. The transit agency has introduced 10 new leased cars from Maryland's MARC system, which will help alleviate crowded conditions during peak hours.
As part of the schedule changes, three bus routes have had their morning trip times adjusted to maintain connections with Regional Rail trains. This move aims to provide a more seamless experience for passengers.
The Wilmington/Newark line has received an entirely new schedule, while the Trenton and Chestnut Hill East lines will also see significant changes. Train frequency is expected to increase from Wayne Junction to Philadelphia International Airport, providing commuters with a more reliable service.
The West Trenton and Trenton Regional Rail lines will be among the first to benefit from the new MARC cars, which were introduced last month. This move is part of SEPTA's efforts to address overcrowding on its aging Silverliner IV fleet.
However, significant service enhancements are still pending completion of federally mandated inspections on the 223 Silverliner IV cars. The inspections were prompted by multiple electrical fires in October and have raised safety concerns from the Federal Railroad Administration.
SEPTA estimates that the full replacement of the fleet could take up to a decade. To accelerate this process, the agency has leased train cars from MARC and Montreal's Exo system. A portion of funds allocated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was used for this purpose.
While the new schedule is expected to improve commute times, commuters should note that three bus routes will see their morning trip times adjusted. New schedules can be viewed online, providing passengers with a clear idea of what to expect.
they got new leased cars from MARC which will help with overcrowding during peak hours. train frequency is also gettin an upgrade at Wayne Junction 2 Philly Airport so u can expect more reliable service 
still check out the updated schedule online tho so u know whats comin 
. Like, I get it, SEPTA wants to improve the commute, but do they have to mess up bus routes too? 
Three more things that morning? No thanks! I swear, all this new stuff is just gonna make me wanna stay home and drink coffee instead of fighting traffic 
️. On the bright side, those MARC cars are a nice touch... at least they're not Silverliners 
. And who's counting down to 10 years until we can get rid of these old trains? 
and i'm still on a post-vacation high. anyway, back to septa's new rail schedule... i'm not complaining or anything, but have you ever noticed how long it takes for buses to start running in this city? like, what even is that all about? 
and btw, did you see that cute puppy video going around on tiktok the other day?
That's just too long 
. But at the same time, leasing new cars from MARC and Exo is a good idea, I guess? It's better than nothing, right? 
... Wait, what was I saying again?
they're finally addressing the overcrowding on the Silverliner IV fleet which is been a nightmare for commuters 
so yeah, having more trains and buses running on time is a huge win 
especially with those new MARC cars rolling in 
hope this means less stress and more productivity during peak hours 
. I mean, who doesn't love having more reliable service and getting to their job on time? But I do wonder if they're gonna have enough staff to handle all these new trains... like, are they gonna hire more people or just hope for the best? 
SEPTA is really stepping up its game! I'm all about those new MARC cars 
. Not sure why they had to adjust bus routes, but I guess it's part of the bigger plan 
️. and on the downside, three bus routes will see their morning trip times adjusted... not exactly what commuters wanted to hear 
. anyway, new schedules are online, so you can check 'em out 
️ - it's gonna make mornings way less stressful