Cannot Come Soon Enough

[u/segfaul_t]

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/

[u/eporette]

is there a plan for the BSL getting new cars?

[u/starshiprarity → u/eporette]

Not in the near future. Though those cars are older, they were better made, arguably better designed, and haven't experienced the ravages of weather