SEPTA Cancels Multiple Regional Rail Trains for Monday Morning Commute
SEPTA has announced significant cancellations for its Regional Rail services, particularly affecting Monday morning commuters. This service disruption is due to ongoing safety inspections of the Silverliner IV fleet.
Impacted Train Lines and Cancellations
The cancellations specifically target several key routes, including:
- Airport Line
- Fox Chase Line
- Chestnut Hill West Line
Individual train numbers affected include:
- 9411
- 412
- 425
- 802
- 809
- 814
Future Cancellations and Service Updates
Additional train cancellations are expected later on Monday, with the following trains affected:
- 9426
- 9435
- 436
- 449
- 9450
- 9459
- 460
- 473
- 821
- 826
- 833
- 838
- 845
- 850
- 857
- 862
Reasons for Cancellations
These cancellations are a part of federally mandated safety inspections. The Federal Railroad Administration has granted SEPTA a two-week extension to complete these vital checks on the aging Silverliner IV fleet.
Advice for Commuters
SEPTA has advised riders to prepare for crowded conditions, delays, and potential skipped stations during this period. Additionally, all trains are currently required to make local stops until further notice.
For the most current updates, passengers are encouraged to visit El-Balad.