Wednesday, February 26, 2003

  • YET MORE TRAIN TROUBLES There were minor delays (there's an oxymoron) on PRR side Regional Rail lines this afternoon due to a disabled train at Market East. The 1:22pm R2 to Wilmington (#9235, EMU #344/345) lost power on #3 track shortly after arriving at Market East from Roberts Yard and Temple University station. Several trains, including the 1:25pm R1 Airport train and other trains which normally use #3 track, were delayed. The passengers on #9235 were taken off that train and put onto the arriving R6 from Norristown (which was supposed to go out of service at Powelton Yard). Of course, it's not like SEPTA is willing to let the public know about these things, right?

  • NOT EVERY LINE CHANGES In addition to the "temporary bustitution" of the 29, here are some of the highlights of the February schedule change:

    • ROUTE 1 will see the seasonal return of the extra PM peak and late night trips from the IRS Center, in time for the heavy employment season
    • ROUTE 14 will see a new 2:22pm weekday departure from Neshaminy Mall (so SEPTA can keep slipping these extra trips to and from Neshaminy and Oxford Valley, but they can't make reasonable schedule improvements so PM reverse peak riders on the 104 from West Chester aren't squeezed in like sardines?)
    • ROUTES 21 and 42 will see time adjustments due to the closing of Chestnut St between 5 and 6 Sts
    • ROUTES 24 and 28 are now part of the bike route network, meaning all trips will be covered with the 5500 series New Flyers
    • ROUTES 27 and 32 now reflect the rerouting off of S 15 St and onto S Broad
    • ROUTE 28 will see time adjustments due to the detour off of Rhawn St in Fox Chase
    • ROUTE 38 will see a new 8:41am departure from Presidential Blvd and Winding Way to Center City
    • In addition, there are time adjustments on the subway surface lines, however that doesn't neccesarily mean added service (it usually never does)
    • These routes will continue to operate under the September timetables: 5, 6, 8, 15, 19, 39, 46, 47m, 52, 53, 54, 63, 64, 73, 76/SPREE (though, in a couple months, it'll probably be a moot point), 77, 79, 80, 121, and 316/LUCY.
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