SEPTA resumes morning express service in Philadelphia after months of delays, easing commuter congestion
SEPTA Resumes Morning Express Service After Delays
CHESTNUT HILL (WPVI) – After months of delays and disruptions, SEPTA riders say this change could not come soon enough.
Starting Monday, SEPTA Regional Rail’s morning express service will resume for the first time in months. The agency has been gradually returning more of its Silverliner Four rail cars to service after federally mandated inspections. The return of express service is a significant win for riders who have faced challenges during their daily commutes.
“It was making getting to work extremely difficult, especially having to rely on SEPTA,” said Rashea Daniels from West Philadelphia.
T-Trolley Tunnel Set to Reopen
There is more good news for riders in Center City. After weeks of repairs, the T-Trolley tunnel is set to reopen. The tunnel has been closed since November. The project timeline was extended after crews found that a newly installed part was causing additional damage to the infrastructure.
SEPTA states that while the tunnel is reopening, some scheduled closures will still be necessary in the coming weeks to complete additional overhead wire replacements.
Riders hope the return to regular service will reduce the congestion experienced over the past few months.
“Everybody trying to get to work and people trying to get to school so that becomes an inconvenience it just jams everything up,” said Daniels.
SEPTA is urging commuters to double-check schedules before heading out Monday morning.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SEPTA Morning Express Service | Monday | Resuming |
| T-Trolley Tunnel | November | Reopening |
| Overhead Wire Replacements | Upcoming Weeks | Scheduled Closures |
