Posts Tagged ‘northeast’

As train deaths become more common, transit agencies seek solutions – Newsworks.org

Posted in Septa on February 3rd, 2012 by davidjkuehl – Be the first to comment

As train deaths become more common, transit agencies seek solutions Newsworks.org That's what NJ Transit, SEPTA and Amtrak are trying to determine as train deaths along the Northeast Corridor become more commonplace. In that same time period, 91 people were killed by SEPTA and NJ Transit Transit trains, and that doesn't include ..

SEPTA R2 service suspended – Newark Post

Posted in Septa on October 19th, 2011 by MargueriteCurrycat – Be the first to comment

SEPTA R2 service suspended Newark Post SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line Train Service is Currently Suspended – Due to downed wires on the Northeast Corridor, Wilmington/Newark Line Train Service is not operating at present. In the event that power is resumed later today there could be delays. …

Fox Chase SEPTA Station Earns LEED Certification—But is That a Good Thing? – PW-Philadelphia Weekly (blog)

Posted in Septa on September 12th, 2011 by realtyrealtor – Be the first to comment

Fox Chase SEPTA Station Earns LEED Certification—But is That a Good Thing? PW-Philadelphia Weekly (blog) but then there's SEPTA . They're talking up the recently-renovated Fox Chase Regional Rail Station in the Northeast having gone green and earned a “Silver” LEED certification form the US Green Building Council.

Flood damage affects 12 SEPTA train cars – RailwayAge Magazine

Posted in Septa on September 7th, 2011 by Jaxionireever – Be the first to comment

6abc.com Flood damage affects 12 SEPTA train cars RailwayAge Magazine Flooding from Hurricane Irene has damaged 12 SEPTA electric multiple-unit (EMU) train cars parked on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor in Trenton, NJ Local flooding, compounded by what SEPTA calls a switch problem, caused the cars to sit in high water for … 12 SEPTA railcars damaged in Trenton by Hurricane Irene getting repairs … Philadelphia Inquirer Report: 12 SEPTA Trenton Cars Damaged MyFox Philadelphia SEPTA service from Trenton resumes this morning The Star-Ledger – NJ.com NBC Philadelphia

Floods Threatens Monday Train Commute – MyFox Philadelphia

Posted in Septa on August 29th, 2011 by poz1NeagesGlill – 26 Comments

MyFox Philadelphia Floods Threatens Monday Train Commute MyFox Philadelphia The Amtrak station in Trenton is underwater and SEPTA's rail lines are mostly shutdown as Monday looks like a bad day for commuters. The bad news is in Trenton, a key hub on the Northeast Corridor, is out of commission

DAILY GRINDER: More Cracks in SEPTA – PW-Philadelphia Weekly (blog)

Posted in Septa on August 25th, 2011 by SpupSpeachsic – 1 Comment

MyFox Philadelphia DAILY GRINDER: More Cracks in SEPTA PW-Philadelphia Weekly (blog) The SEPTA Silverliner trains still suck — and not just because workers at the South Phila plant regularly get their asses kicked by managers. Apparently a few of the trains have cracks in them, and they weren't put there solely to match the Snyder ..

Upgrades Didn’t Prevent Rail Disruptions – MyFox Philadelphia

Posted in Septa on June 24th, 2011 by calitruck – Be the first to comment

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Upgrades Didn't Prevent Rail Disruptions MyFox Philadelphia Amtrak hasn't had enough juice to power trains a few times over the past few days, snarling travel not just Northeast Corridor service but also at times SEPTA and NJ Transit, which use the lines, too.

Train kills pedestrian in Northeast | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-06-04 – Philadelphia Inquirer

Posted in Septa on June 4th, 2011 by nudeo – Be the first to comment

Train kills pedestrian in Northeast | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-06-04 Philadelphia Inquirer SEPTA suspended service at least twice on its Trenton Regional Rail Line, according to a SEPTA press release. The release said the rail closure was “related to the same incident that caused a Trenton Line service disruption from approximately 2-2:30. ..

SEPTA’s ridership rises as gas prices climb – 6abc.com

Posted in Septa on April 15th, 2011 by chocolatetouch5k02 – Be the first to comment

SEPTA's ridership rises as gas prices climb 6abc.com PHILADELPHIA – April 15, 2011 (WPVI) — As gas prices keep going up, SEPTA ridership is on the rise. “It's a lot cheaper to get on a the train than to drive,” said Tish Gage of Northeast Philadelphia.

Confronting a tide of flooded streets – Philadelphia Inquirer

Posted in Septa on January 14th, 2011 by scennyblisync – Be the first to comment

Confronting a tide of flooded streets Philadelphia Inquirer Shortly before 7 am Thursday, SEPTA buses had to be detoured around water pouring from a break at Tyson and Frankford Avenues in Northeast Philadelphia. …