SEPTA started overhauling 24 newly bought Canadian railcars in Philadelphia to expand its regional fleet and address shortages caused by inspections and repairs. The cars were acquired to replace aging equipment and boost reliability.
GMNA Philadelphia
SEPTA began work on Oct. 27 to overhaul 24 railcars purchased from a Canadian manufacturer, expanding its regional rail fleet in Philadelphia.
The overhaul is intended to mitigate fleet shortages created by ongoing inspections and repairs, and follows the recent purchase aimed at replacing aging equipment and improving service reliability.