February 17, 2002
It appears that the 63 and 64 are no longer ineterlined, and in fact may be operating out of different depots. The 63 trips are reported to be operating exclusively out of Callowhill, while the 64 appears to be operating entirely from Southern. This may be in preparation for the arrival of the ElDorados at Callowhill...
On the shuttle bus front, the Broad Street Subway shuttle buses are being signed as "SUBWAY SHUTTLE" as opposed to "C - CITY HALL". Artics from Midvale are handling this shuttle operation...
The Market-Frankford El Shuttle between 30 St and 69 St Terminal is seeing Allegheny's artics (90x), Flyers from Callowhill (06x) and Neoplans from Southern (02x).
February 15, 2002
Route 18 is being detoured in the area of Washington Ln and Chew Av due to a water main break. The 33 is being detoured via Allegheny, Fox, and Westmoreland due to a water main break in the area near Allegheny Station (R6 Norristown)...
SEPTA isn't the only area transit operator looking for a new boss. The Newark Star-Ledger reports that NJ Transit Executive Director Jeff Warsh is reportedly on the verge of being replaced by New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, apparently as a result of political pressure by the new administration. Warsh was named Executive Director by former Governor Christine Todd Whitman three years ago...
PATCO is also seeking a new general manager after current boss Thomas Hickey resigned. DRPA/PATCO Chief Engineer Robert Box is expected to be named new General Manager by DRPA officals. DRPA's Board had approved $22.3 million in capital improvements to the aging Lindenwold to Center City line at its January meeting, however McGreevey vetoed the proposal, along with the other elements of DRPA funding. McGreevey's veto will likely delay the rehabilitation of the PATCO High-Speed Line.
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