Traffic & Transit

SEPTA Says It's Adding 10 Maryland Railcars To Regional Rail System After "Cascade Effect" Of Cancellations

SEPTA officials say they understand the frustrations of Regional Rail riders after another rough morning on Thursday.

(CBS Philadelphia)

Novemebr 14, 2025

SEPTA officials say they understand the frustrations of Regional Rail riders after another rough morning on Thursday.

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Signal issues brought the system to its knees right as the morning rush hour was beginning. On multiple lines, including the Fox Chase Line, Chestnut Hill West Line and Airport Line, early morning trains inbound to Center City were canceled. Delays of up to 30 minutes were also reported across the rest of the system — causing a "cascade effect" of problems, officials said.

SEPTA Regional Rail was already experiencing disruptions and cancellations due to the ongoing inspection work on Silverliner IV railcars.

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