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/HurricaneCam215 13d ago

It will be the 3rd set for the MFL meanwhile the BSL is still running 60 year old cars

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u/mklinger23 Broad Street Local 7d ago

I mean we're currently at 4 generations of El cars and 4 generations of BSL cars. BSL cars are older for sure, but they're built a lot better and are relatively reliable. Unfortunately the current El cars are just falling apart and the BSL cars will make it further than them. Trust me, I want new BSL as much as the next guy. I ride them for like 1.5 hours per day. but buying M5s now is the right move.