According to Joe Perlin (SilverlinerII on the boards), and several other reliable members in the community. The next order of buses #8340-8439 will be the DE40LFR model of the New Flyer. The opition for the additional 20 buses has been exercised as well. Making the total order to buses to be 120 units (8340-8459).
102 trolleys to return, station to close, 101 bus shuttle to begin
Next week on December 14, 2009, route 102 trolleys will return, running all the way to Sharon Hill. However, with this return of service, SEPTA is discontinuing the Shisler Ave street stop on Woodlawn Ave.
Also, on December 14th, rt 101 will begin its bustitution. The trolleys would run from 69th Street to Woodland Ave, and buses will take over the rest of the route.