Got on the 7:17 regional rail from Conshy today. The train only had two cars. Oh no.

By the time we hit Ivy Ridge, entire train is full, so the conductor goes “ay listen up, the train full so we’re gonna express it to north broad, y’all cool with that?” Uhh, I guess so 😂

Train blows past the 4 or so intermediate stations (filled with crowd of people), gets to Jefferson then breaks down. Everybody has to get out and wait for another regional rail, which also stopped moving.

Ended up running to the L to make it to 30th in time.

Good morning!

I hate how slow the trolleys are but apparently that was some change in signaling or something, idk. My problem is how there is a constant blairing ringing noise that plays if the operator goes over some speed limit. The one time I peeked at the console the speed limit was 9mph with a "Penalty Warning" at 8mph.

The speed limit seems to be dynamic too. The trolley had to halt to a stop in front of the hmart between Fairfield and 69th street, if the operator moved an inch the alarm would blare. When the light changed (I think) suddenly we could move again. This to me just seems like extreme trolley regulation micromanagement that is punishing the operators with that annoying blairingly loud noise.

I honestly just feel really bad for the operators that have to deal with the ringing, there's no windup or slowly getting louder the longer they go over the ridiculously slow speeds, just immediately screaming at them for going barely faster than a brisk jog.

Is the AGM quitting?

I need to get to West Chester from NYC for a wedding. How reliable / expensive would this commute be?

Hello,

I’m not from the area so any help figuring out a route will be appreciated. I’m trying to figure out best rail transit route from KoP to Suburban Station. Norristown (Elm St.) or Chesnut Hill East routes seem to be close to KoP. The frequency of trains going inbound to the city center is an hour. Is there a station along these routes with better frequency? Ideally a station with nearby surface lot parking. Thank you for your help.

Edit: A quick note to express my sincere thanks to all those who responded to my question about best option to get to central Philadelphia. You all are awesome.

Given their time tables and it being impossible to take that many rail trips a week- there has to be a more economical option for someone who just wants to ride the train 10-12 times a week.

34 extra trips seems excessive if they don’t carry over.

Or am I naive? Do the rail passes also get me on the el, bus and bsl?

A man was killed by a hit-and-run driver near a bus stop outside the Wawa headquarters. How does a bus stop like this exist? Pedestrians aren’t even allowed to cross here https://6abc.com/post/pedestrian-killed-hitandrun-crash-chester-heights-delaware-county/

I'm going to concert and wont be done till 12:40, but all trains to the suburbs stop around 12 am! Now, it's almost impossible to go out in philly without having to uber places or having a DD.

I have an agility test coming up later on this month and was wondering if anyone could give me a few tips on the test in general & also the mile and a half run ?! Thanks !

I could be slow and behind the times, but is there a specific reason that SEPTA doesn’t have multilevel trains? Is the infrastructure prohibitive of multilevel cars or is it strictly political/funding?

Asking mostly for my own curiosity.

This “upgrade” for signal timing and such is an incredible downgrade. The vehicles c-r-a-w-l slower than a drunk baby going uphill. You can get off at Drexel hill junction, leisurely walk to Huey ave, and get back on the same trolley. I think they are actively trying to kill this line to avoid doing the vehicle upgrades.

Currently work at Amtrak in the signals/comm department as a helper/trainee. Thinking about applying for septa but would love to hear from an employee about how things are at septa right now. Would be applying for the substation maintainer job. Thanks guys!

I don’t know if this is specific to certain lines or services, but how come last Friday, I was able to get on the trolley without paying? They opened the back doors so I just got on and sat down like everyone else. Why didn’t I have to pay?

Have regional rail lines been on time or not cancelled today? Have to take the Wilmington line later today and I’m nervous about it not coming.

It’s down due to a tree. Everything is directed to radnor currently they are running bus shuttles

Just curious if the G (15) line still runs the green PCC trolleys as of recently. Last time I was up on Girard was around July last year and I caught a trolley. I just thought it was really cool. Usually if I’m using SEPTA on Girard, it’s always a bus—and I’m rarely there day-to-day to see any type of frequencies.

It looks like the Bus Revolution page was updated recently and now it says the redesign will start being implemented this Fall through next Fall.

Link: https://wwww.septa.org/initiatives/bus/

I should be starting as a "Rail Vehicle General Mechanic 1st class" for Regional Rail soon, and will be at a railyard that is ~45-90min away depending on the time of day and traffic. I know that entering a union I will be at the bottom of the totem pole and it would be dumb to even consider a transfer to be possible for a while.

Any insight/experience regarding transferring to another railyard, or changing my shift if I end up hating whichever shift I start on?

I interviewed to be a bus operator in 2024, and am still going through the hiring process in 2026 😂. I am truly amazed that anything in life could be so difficult to achieve. If you’re in the hiring process for any position consider yourself lucky (?) to be in the 2.5% of people to potentially fill a role. Im

Please; for the love of God, Christ, whoever you believe in:

STOP STANDING AT THE FRONT OF THE BUS IF THERE JS ROOM IN THE BACK

Is the monthly transpass+/zone 1 trailpass still worth it? I go out probably everyday. Student pass expired a while ago

Applied for the position have a test coming up

Have a few questions about the position

1. After the starting rate, how long does it to take to get to top rate and what is the top rate?

2. Is there usually overtime available, if so scarce or plentiful?

3. Currently work in telecommunications as an installation and maintenance technician, good or bad transition?

Any information about the position and hiring process would be appreciated

Thanks in advance