FROM THE RUMOR MILL...

A couple of interesting rumors have been floated around recently...

• There's talk among Frontier drivers that the 92 and 133 may be re-linked back into a single line as early as the summer or fall picking. The most likely time-line would be the fall, since SEPTA has probably already started planning for the summer schedules in the suburbs. Plus, even though there's a hearing on the 92 next month in Exton (which focuses on the new routing to the Main Street at Exton complex), re-linking the 92 and 133 may end up being covered under the Annual Service Plan project, if and when that comes out.
  
• The rumors regarding possible restoration of trackless trolleys on the 59, 66, and 75 appear to have picked up some steam in recent months. Crews have recently been seen stringing wire up around the Frankford Terminal area in recent weeks. Though some have suspected that it's being done in order to retain federal funding for the Frankford Terminal reconstruction, there are other unconfirmed reports that some of the AM General ETBs are being prepared for a return to service at the Courtland shops. Stay tuned...
  
• The Freightliner/Champion cutaway buses will reportedly be deployed in about 3 weeks. That's the latest timeline heard from a manager at 1234 Market. Considering these buses were due on the property at the end of 2003, one can't help but be sceptical. At the same time, though, if this date is firm, then it means that the Fords will finally get what they deserve - pulled out of service immediately.