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Mass Transit Magazine: SEPTA Releases RFP For Trolley Vehicles. |
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Posted by William A. Padron on Fri May 13 20:02:15 2022 As seen online in SEPTA land...SEPTA releases RFP for trolley vehicles RAIL > VEHICLES SEPTA releases RFP for trolley vehicles May 13, 2022 This marks a major milestone for trolley modernization, one of SEPTA’s largest capital projects. Related To: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)  A Request for Proposals (RFP) was released by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for modern, accessible trolley vehicles to replace the entire existing fleet of trolleys. This begins the trolley vehicle acquisition process with manufacturers — a major step forward for Trolley Modernization. Trolley Modernization is SEPTA’s program to transform its trolley network into an accessible, fast and easy-to-use system. It is a core component of SEPTA Forward, the authority’s strategic plan, to create a “lifestyle transit network” – a transit system that can be easily used for any type of trip, not just traditional 9-to-5 commutes to work. “SEPTA is committed to ensuring our trolleys meet the needs of riders today and tomorrow,” said SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie S. Richards. “We are thrilled to start acquiring vehicles that open our trolley service to everyone.” Together, SEPTA’s eight trolley lines run for 68 miles and connect communities in West Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia, North Philadelphia and Delaware County directly with the region’s two largest employment and healthcare centers, Center City and University City. The current trolley vehicles have served riders since the 1980s. The new trolleys will be fully accessible to people with disabilities and have higher capacity to move more passengers. The new fleet will have low floors and ramps; wider pathways; audio and visual messaging systems to communicate upcoming stops and service changes; and designated open space for people with wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers. SEPTA is building on-street stations to serve the new trolleys and rebuilding underground stations to be fully accessible. The authority is also making significant operational and infrastructure improvements and extending some trolley lines to key locations to make connections to other SEPTA services easier. SEPTA is working on new and improved maintenance facilities to serve the new fleet. Funding for Trolley Modernization comes from the recently released proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget and 12-Year Program, a record-breaking plan – the first to break the billion-dollar mark. In addition to Trolley Modernization, this Capital Program advances several other SEPTA Forward initiatives, such as Bus Revolution, King of Prussia Rail, station accessibility, and rail fleet replacements. These projects work together to promote and strengthen regional growth and connect people with opportunity. -William A. Padron ["1234 Market Street"] |
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SEPTA Trolleys |
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Posted by Wallyhorse on Fri May 13 20:18:08 2022, in response to Mass Transit Magazine: SEPTA Releases RFP For Trolley Vehicles., posted by William A. Padron on Fri May 13 20:02:15 2022. This is big. The trolleys are still reliable but are 41 years old with the PCCs still in use older than that. Obviously, these will have to clear some of the tight corners in the underground portion.If we ever saw the 23/45 ever return to trolley service, this would be how it would have to happen, once all construction on 11th and 12th streets that is or will be happening in the coming years is complete (and in this, with the 23 cut back to ending at 11th/Filbert and the 45 ending where it does now at 12th/Noble. The 45 could be done where it continues Southward as it does now to Broad/Oregon with new track and also inside the sports complex with a terminal at Citizens Bank Park trains on gamedays/other events can begin/end at. |
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Re: SEPTA Trolleys |
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Posted by ntrainride on Sat May 14 12:27:03 2022, in response to SEPTA Trolleys, posted by Wallyhorse on Fri May 13 20:18:08 2022. that there is still a train from 30th street to atlantic city is truly excellent. or astounding. when you consider how many rail lines went to parks and lakes and rivers and oceanfront that ain't around now."it's gonna be a hot day in the city today so i'm gonna take a train to the seashore this morning." that that can be truthfully spoken warms my soul as much as knowing somebody can truthfully say "i have business in town today so i'm gonna take the train from my town on the delaware river to the hoboken terminal and catch a boat to wall street." |
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Re: Mass Transit Magazine: SEPTA Releases RFP For Trolley Vehicles. |
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Posted by TransitChuckG on Sat May 14 12:43:21 2022, in response to Mass Transit Magazine: SEPTA Releases RFP For Trolley Vehicles., posted by William A. Padron on Fri May 13 20:02:15 2022. Thanks, William! |
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Re: SEPTA Trolleys |
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Posted by Olog-hai on Sat May 14 15:53:08 2022, in response to Re: SEPTA Trolleys, posted by ntrainride on Sat May 14 12:27:03 2022. Not enough of them. |
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