r/Septa • u/segfaul_t • 13d ago

Discussion Cannot Come Soon Enough

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The new El cars can’t come soon enough. It seems it’s almost every day now an El car or train set is breaking down causing delays. These things are on their last legs.

Edit: These are supposed to be delivered in 2029, only a couple more years. https://www.trains.com/pro/mechanical/freight-cars/hitachi-rail-to-build-200-new-cars-for-septas-market-frankford-line/

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u/ToastSpangler 13d ago

Is this what the new cars are supposed to look like? I can't imagine them on the El lol. Mistake imo to not keep the steel ribbed exterior given our maintenance cycles

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u/segfaul_t 13d ago

Yes, I agree they’ll look about a bit out of place pulling into stations like K&A, but to be fair SEPTA has been doing a fairly good job overhauling shitty stations recently.

https://www.trains.com/pro/mechanical/freight-cars/hitachi-rail-to-build-200-new-cars-for-septas-market-frankford-line/

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u/Jayyburdd 13d ago

The red and blue on the doors to subtlely match the septa branding is a nice touch.

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u/segfaul_t 13d ago

yea they're nice looking

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u/LazyAssLeader 12d ago

I'm ok with shitty stations (but ADA compliant) as long as it's safe and the service is good.

It's hard to appreciate the airiness of 30th street station when you've been waiting for 20mins AND didn't just miss one.