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Another SEPTA rider arrested by Phila. DA for filing fraudulent injury claim – The Pennsylvania Record

May 22, 2013
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Another SEPTA rider arrested by Phila. DA for filing fraudulent injury claim – The Pennsylvania Record

The Pennsylvania Record Another SEPTA rider arrested by Phila. DA for filing fraudulent injury claim The Pennsylvania Record yet another mass transit rider has found herself facing criminal charges relating to allegations that she attempted to defraud insurance companies due to alleged injuries she suffered during a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority( SEPTA ...

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West Trenton-bound SEPTA train strikes, kills a man outside of Philadelphia

May 22, 2013
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HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Transit officials say a commuter train has struck and killed a man on the tracks outside Philadelphia by a SEPTA train bound for Trenton. It happened around 7:30 a.m.

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SEPTA’s Newest “Rolling Equipment Problem”

May 21, 2013
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SEPTA formally took delivery of the last of the 120 cars in March, three years behind schedule. My advice to you ..

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SEPTA completes Primos Station reconstruction – Progressive Rail Roading

May 20, 2013
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SEPTA completes Primos Station reconstruction Progressive Rail Roading Federal Transit Deputy Administrator Therese McMillian joined Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ( SEPTA ) and government officials at a ceremony last week to mark the completion of the $8.3 million Primos Station reconstruction project.

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Bystander who used old-fashioned call box helped avert tragedy when infant fell on Pa. tracks

May 16, 2013
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An alert passenger at a west Philadelphia station used a call box to notify the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority about the emergency Wednesday afternoon. Gale Walker took the call at SEPTA police headquarters and said Thursday ...

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Philly’s public transit funding woes cause capital pains for SEPTA – Progressive Rail Roading

May 13, 2013
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Philly's public transit funding woes cause capital pains for SEPTA Progressive Rail Roading In 2009, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ( SEPTA ) completed a massive renovation of the Market-Frankford Subway-Elevated Line. The 100-year-old corridor was completely rebuilt and now features new stations, track and support ...

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SEPTA crafts customer service culture – Progressive Rail Roading

May 13, 2013
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SEPTA crafts customer service culture Progressive Rail Roading When Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ( SEPTA ) General Manager Joseph Casey took over as chief in 2008, customer service became a top priority, as Progressive Railroading reported in its May 2013 cover story, "Capital Pains.

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SEPTA wins Roadeo Grand Champion Award

May 9, 2013
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Philadelphia’s Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) won the Grand Champion Award at the American Public Transportation Association ’s (APTA) 38th International Bus Roadeo.

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SEPTA and SMART-UTU reach tentative agreement – Railway Track & Structures

April 22, 2013
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SEPTA and SMART-UTU reach tentative agreement Railway Track & Structures Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ( SEPTA ) employees, including conductors and assistant conductors, represented by United Transportation Union Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation workers (UTU-SMART) have reached a tentative ...

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UTU-represented conductors reach tentative pact with SEPTA – Progressive Rail Roading

April 22, 2013
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UTU-represented conductors reach tentative pact with SEPTA Progressive Rail Roading The SMART Transportation Division of the United Transportation Union (UTU) has reached a tentative contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ( SEPTA ) covering conductors and assistant conductors. The agreement calls for wage ..

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