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11/13/2020



Rail News: Passenger Rail

SEPTA to redirect some overnight weekend rail service to buses


With the Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines shut down during overnight hours, SEPTA crews will be able to perform concentrated station cleanings.
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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) on Nov. 15 will begin replacing its overnight weekend rail service on the Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines with bus service to enable staff time to clean rail stations.

During the switch from rail to buses, full weekend overnight service will still be provided. SEPTA also increased the frequency of its bus routes and make stops at all stations along both rail lines. 

With the lines shut down during overnight hours, SEPTA crews will be able to perform concentrated station cleanings, similar to what has been put into place on weekdays during the COVID-19 pandemic, agency officials said in a press release.

Meanwhile, SEPTA will enhance midday local service on the Broad Street Line so that trains run at least every seven minutes.