Gov. Josh Shapiro directed nearly $220 million in capital dollars to SEPTA after the Pennsylvania state budget left out new funding for the beleaguered transit organization. The fresh funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will allow SEPTA to complete necessary safety upgrades, specifically for Regional Rail cars, and ensure the organization complies with federal safety regulations. SEPTA has had to take Regional Rail cars out of service since early October to make federally required inspections and repairs, which has caused widespread delays, canceled stops and entire lines being halted at certain times. Shapiro's office says the new capital funding will allow SEPTA to accelerate the necessary repairs and restore Regional Rail service to its full capacity by mid to late December.
Source: Philadelphia Business Journal; 11/24/2025