metsfan Posted April 29, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2009 http://www.septa.com/inside/reports.html I'll just say, that.... I am very happy that is finally getting enough funding to both expand and increase service in its budget planning documentation. Of interest i saw re-activation of service to quakertown via bethlehem branch as an "on the table" project. Of further interest is the words diesel, and rail in the same paragraph.... :eek:!!! As someone who has lived with personal impact from and media coverage of :septa:'s tragic lack of funds their whole life, this is earth shattering (good) news. As a member of DVARP, seeing these ideas dusted off and taken out for a "hum, can we do this" spin brings me great thrills and excitement. :tup: (NJT) rail is lucky. rail has always played second fiddle to the bus division. The opening of the interstate system and the turnpike in pennsylvania, some of which clearly attempted to mimic the routes of the rails so thoughtfully planned out by others many decades earlier, namely the reading and pennsylvania railroads, meant that it put the car and the train in direct competition with each other. We all know what all most happened next. Thankfully that didn't happen and the trains are still running. For the longest time, it seems really forever, that struggled to keep its rail lines going. Going on inherited equipment on neglected rails and being kept in yards that had seen better days. Perhaps 200 years after the first train left philadelphia, we can not only honor that memory, but build upon it, making a better future for everyone in the region. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 29, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 29, 2009 That's great news! I hope the SVM gets built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted April 30, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 30, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted April 30, 2009 This is EPIC! - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediccjh Posted April 30, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 30, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted April 30, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 30, 2009 And I also heard there are plans for extending the MFL, BSL, Rte 100 to King of Prussia Mall etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted May 1, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 1, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted May 1, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 1, 2009 That would be a vital extension to pack more riders on the trains down in Philly. Many mall-goers would have a better way to get to King of Prussia Mall. Northeast Philly needs some subway service too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted May 1, 2009 Wait 12 years, a lot of those comments may become reality. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted May 1, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 1, 2009 Wait 12 years, a lot of those comments may become reality. - A But hey, at least SEPTA is coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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