Two of the last three of the Kawasaki LRVs in the old livery #9042 and #9073 have been confirmed to be overhauled and repainted. Car #9094 has yet to be seen overhaul and repainted but it is very likely to have went thru the process meaning the entire fleet of 112 Single end and 29 Double end LRVs have been repainted into the current scheme.
Route 15 Rumors
Here are some more rumors concerning route 15’s return to trolley service. The first rumor has the start date set as either June 12th or June 15. SEPTA would build specialty work and
switches built on the 60th street side of the Callowhill depot for route 10 and 15 pullouts,
this would effectively end the fight over trolleys running on 59th street for pullouts.
The Second rumor less likely to occur has route 15’s start date as June 15th with route
15 cars operating out of the Elmwood depot. Once again these are just rumors with nothing
confirmed yet.
AN-440s Until 07?
Apparently SEPTA is planning to keep 50 or so Neoplan EI and EZs until New Trackless Trolleys arrive in 2007. The EI and EZs Will be assigned to Frankford once the last batch of 100 New Flyer D40LFs arrive this summer. They will receive specialty work to keep them in working order for the Next 2 years. We will keep you posted as new info emerges.
Luminator Update
A second NABI is reported to have an Orange Luminator sign! 5152 Which is also assigned to Midvale was sighted with the Orange sign. We will keep you posted on this situation. .
Welcome
To start off we would like to welcome you to our new Philly region transit news and info site. This site is mainly dedicated to news and info concerning SEPTA’s Bus, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, and Commuter Rail fleet. This is a monster undertaking and we ask for help from fellow transit fans in our area.
Luminator
To start off we would like to welcome you to our new Philly region transit news and info site. This site is mainly dedicated to news and info concerning SEPTA’s Bus, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, and Commuter Rail fleet. This is a monster undertaking and we ask for help from fellow transit fans in our area.