SEPTA Braces for Winter Storm's Impact: Slow Service and Cancellations Expected This Weekend
As a major winter storm bears down on Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is advising riders to prepare for slower service and possible cancellations on Sunday. The National Weather Service has predicted 12-18 inches of snow between Saturday night and Monday morning, with sleet and rain forecasted during some stretches.
The severity of the weather will undoubtedly impact SEPTA operations, particularly its bus, trolley, and Regional Rail services. According to General Manager Scott Sauer, these modes of transportation are likely to be severely affected, with "almost certainly" trip cancellations and possible service shutdowns expected. However, Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines will remain the most reliable options for riders during the worst weather conditions.
Regional Rail plans to maintain its regular Saturday and Sunday schedules on Sunday, but expect delays as crews respond to frozen switches and high winds' impact on overhead cables and rail infrastructure. Monday's service will operate on a Saturday schedule, with some Regional Rail lines facing further disruptions.
Bus service is expected to be delayed, detoured, or suspended in various areas as snow and ice accumulate on Sunday. SEPTA prioritizes heavily traveled emergency routes for quicker snow removal. Trolley service will operate on a planned diversion from Friday night until Monday morning at the earliest, while the trolley tunnel between 15th and 40th streets may be shut down depending on conditions.
SEPTA aims to resume normal service on all lines early next week, with the goal of providing customers clear and timely information to make informed travel decisions. By taking proactive measures, Sauer noted that SEPTA reduces the risk of buses and trains getting stranded or damaged due to extreme weather conditions.
As a major winter storm bears down on Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is advising riders to prepare for slower service and possible cancellations on Sunday. The National Weather Service has predicted 12-18 inches of snow between Saturday night and Monday morning, with sleet and rain forecasted during some stretches.
The severity of the weather will undoubtedly impact SEPTA operations, particularly its bus, trolley, and Regional Rail services. According to General Manager Scott Sauer, these modes of transportation are likely to be severely affected, with "almost certainly" trip cancellations and possible service shutdowns expected. However, Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines will remain the most reliable options for riders during the worst weather conditions.
Regional Rail plans to maintain its regular Saturday and Sunday schedules on Sunday, but expect delays as crews respond to frozen switches and high winds' impact on overhead cables and rail infrastructure. Monday's service will operate on a Saturday schedule, with some Regional Rail lines facing further disruptions.
Bus service is expected to be delayed, detoured, or suspended in various areas as snow and ice accumulate on Sunday. SEPTA prioritizes heavily traveled emergency routes for quicker snow removal. Trolley service will operate on a planned diversion from Friday night until Monday morning at the earliest, while the trolley tunnel between 15th and 40th streets may be shut down depending on conditions.
SEPTA aims to resume normal service on all lines early next week, with the goal of providing customers clear and timely information to make informed travel decisions. By taking proactive measures, Sauer noted that SEPTA reduces the risk of buses and trains getting stranded or damaged due to extreme weather conditions.
slow is so not cool when you're tryna get around the city especially during winter 
i think septa should really prep those bus drivers and rail workers better for situations like this 
12-18 inches of snow that's a lot of shoveling for them to do, plus all the other stuff that comes with it like power outages and whatnot 
... almost literally! Kidding aside, who doesn't love a good excuse to stay indoors and binge-watch Netflix while it snows outside? On a more serious note, 12-18 inches of snow? That's like trying to fit 3 car seats into the backseat 
. Anyways, I hope SEPTA's got some hot cocoa to keep their employees warm while they're out there shoveling... or should I say, digging?! 
anyway, fingers crossed septa can get everything back to normal soon 
. bus svc tho... idk how dey gonna keep up w/ all da snow & ice 
. hope they get thru dis w/o too much drama 
. btw, market frankford & broad st lines r de way 2 go, lol. fingers crossed 4 clearin services nxt wk 
...SEPTA's gonna be a nightmare to deal with, especially on Sunday! slow service and cancellations? no thanks! I was counting on catching the Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field, now I'm gonna have to find another way to get there 
. anyone else planning on braving the snow this weekend? 
just hope they can get things back to normal by Monday 
. I mean, we all know how snow and ice can wreak havoc on public transportation systems... but SEPTA's got a good plan in place, so fingers crossed everything goes smoothly 
. Regional Rail lines might still face some issues with frozen switches and overhead cables... hope they're able to clear those out ASAP 
... guess that's good news for commuters who plan on taking public transportation this weekend 
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so we can weather the storm together!
. I mean, who doesn't love being stuck on the bus for 3 hours just to get from point A to B? 
At least the Market-Frankford line is supposed to be a lifeline, but it's still gonna be a bummer. And don't even get me started on Regional Rail – I'm pretty sure my train will be stuck in the station for most of Sunday 
. On the bright side, SEPTA is taking precautions and planning ahead, which is more than I can say about some other transportation services 
. But you know what? SEPTA's got a plan in place, and that's something to be grateful for 
. They're doing everything they can to keep us safe & informed 
. Regional Rail's still running on Saturday schedule, which is a lifesaver for some of us. And hey, at least the Market-Frankford line won't be too crazy 