How SEPTA Cuts Will Affect Bus, Train, Trolley Routes in Southeastern PA

How SEPTA cuts will affect bus, train, trolley routes in southeastern PA

Due to a lack of state transit funding, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, will implement major service cuts starting Aug. 24 for bus/metro and Sept. 2 for regional rail. Fares also will increase Sept.1. Below are the routes in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties that will be affected. Bus routes eliminated The following bus routes in Chester County will be eliminated: 204 – Eagleview to Paoli Train Station (Sept…

Philly unveils plan for upcoming SEPTA service cuts, fare hikes

How will Philadelphia deal with SEPTA's looming service cuts and fare hikes? The city unveiled its plan for residents and commuters.

Higher SEPTA fares kick in Sept. 1, but people who buy monthly passes will see a bigger bill sooner

It’s a quirk of SEPTA’s implementation of its doomsday budget, with a fare increase as well as service cuts set to begin Aug. 24.

Amtrak: SEPTA Cuts Could Affect Service All Across Pennsylvania

As Philadelphia’s SEPTA prepares to eliminate regional rail service on several lines it leases from Amtrak, the national rail operator says the move could affect its ability to maintain intercity trains all across Pennsylvania. By Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA According to an Amtrak spokesperson, the reduction in lease money that SEPTA pays to Amtrak “could lead to a deterioration in infrastructure condition and authorized train operating speeds.”…