SEPTA granted two more weeks to finish its inspection of old Regional Rail cars after electrical fires

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SEPTA's Inspection Deadline Extended Again as Electrical Fires Persist

The Federal Railroad Administration has given SEPTA another two-week reprieve to complete its inspection of the old Regional Rail cars, which have been plagued by electrical fires. The extension brings the deadline for the safety review to November 14, pushing back from the original Halloween target.

In October, the FRA ordered an emergency audit after five electrical fires this year on the Silverliner IV trains, introduced in the 1970s. The incidents included a Wilmington/Newark line car catching fire and 325 passengers evacuating in February, as well as smaller fires or smoldering vehicles on June 3, July 22, September 23, and September 25.

SEPTA officials stated that they have completed "almost all of the required actions" outlined by the FRA but are still conducting enhanced inspections with specialized teams. However, there is still work to be done - technicians have 103 railcars to review.

The FRA has also given SEPTA more time to install safety mechanisms that can interrupt the flow of electricity to overheating devices at "all critical locations" on Silverliner IV trains by December 5. These added circuits are a priority for the transit authority, which acknowledges that the inspection is impacting Regional Rail service and warns commuters to expect further disruptions.

"We know our Regional Rail riders have been subjected to crowded conditions, pass ups, delays, and cancellations, and we expect those service disruptions to continue as we complete this critical safety work," SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said. "We sincerely appreciate our riders' patience and understanding."
 
um so like septa is having another extension for their inspection deadline 🤔 and i'm just wondering what's with all the electrical fires on those old trains? 🚂 it's like, shouldn't they be able to find a way to fix that by now? 🤷‍♀️ anyway, it's not like it's a big deal or anything... wait, what was i saying? oh yeah, septa is going to try and install some safety circuits on the trains soon, which is cool, i guess 🙃 but isn't that gonna be super expensive? 💸 i mean, i'm all for keeping people safe and all, but come on, budget constraints and stuff... it's like, can't they just use a little more money to fix the problem or something? 🤦‍♀️ anyway, back to septa... so they're saying that commuters should expect more disruptions... yeah no kidding, we've been dealing with crowded conditions and delays for ages now 🚂😩
 
I don't get why they can't just make the trains stop being old already 🤔. I mean, 103 railcars is a lot to review and I'm sure it's gonna take some time, but can we please just say when the deadline is done instead of giving extensions every few weeks? 💔 I know SEPTA is trying their best but it feels like they're playing catch-up. And what's with all these electrical fires on Silverliner IV trains? Did they not test them before releasing them to service? 🚫 I'm starting to think that's the real issue here...
 
OMG, how many times can they extend the deadline 🤯?! It's not like they're running out of money or something 💸. They need to get their act together and fix these electrical fires ASAP 🔔. I'm all for safety, but come on SEPTA! Can't you just get it done in time for Halloween? 🎃😒
 
aww man, these Silverliner IV trains gotta get fixed ASAP! I feel for the passengers who have to deal with these electrical fires and all the disruptions it's causing 😩. It's so unfair that SEPTA has to go through this extra scrutiny after all these years... 103 railcars to review? That's a lot of work 🤯. And now they're pushing back the deadline again, November 14th is still pretty soon... I'm sure it'll get done eventually, but in the meantime, can we just get some reliable trains already?! 😡🚂
 
Ugh, can't believe these electrical fires on the old trains keep happening 🤦‍♀️. SEPTA's always pushing back their deadline, it feels like they're playing a game of safety roulette. I get that they've got to make sure everything is done right, but 103 railcars to review? That's just crazy talk 😂. And with the holidays coming up, we can already expect even more disruptions on the Regional Rail. I feel bad for commuters, crowded conditions and all... 🚂🙄 Still, gotta give credit to SEPTA for acknowledging the problem and wanting to get it right. Fingers crossed they can finally fix these issues by December 🤞.
 
I'm still waiting for them to figure out what's causing these electrical fires on the old trains 🤔. I mean, five fires already this year is a lot, but they're giving themselves another two weeks to inspect 103 cars? It feels like they're just kicking the can down the road. And now we're getting delayed until December, which means more crowded conditions and delays for commuters ⏰. I'm all for safety, but I wish SEPTA would be more transparent about what's going on and how long it'll take to fix these issues. They need to communicate better with riders, you know? And what's up with the trains being from the 1970s? Shouldn't they've replaced them by now? 🚂💡
 
I can imagine how stressful it must be for commuters on the Regional Rail, having to deal with crowded conditions, delays, and cancellations on top of these electrical fire issues 🤕🚂. It's totally understandable that SEPTA is taking extra time to get this inspection done right, especially after those scary incidents that happened on the Silverliner IV trains 🔥💥. I'm glad they're being transparent about the work they still have to do and acknowledging the impact on riders... it's really appreciated when officials show empathy for passengers 😊.
 
🚂💡 I'm so done with the constant extensions on SEPTA's inspection deadline 🙄. It's like they're just kicking the can down the road instead of taking real action to fix these electrical fires 🔥. 103 railcars still need to be reviewed? That's not a quick fix, that's a marathon 🏃‍♂️. And what about the commuters who are already dealing with crowded conditions and service disruptions? Don't they deserve some real solutions instead of just promises 🤝? The FRA needs to step up their game and make sure SEPTA is taking this seriously 💪.
 
omg what's goin on with septa?? they need 2 fix these electrical fires ASAP! i mean, can u blame them? it's not safe 4 passengers at all. so many disruptions & cancellations already... and now they gotta extend the inspection deadline again?! that's just frustratin'. but i guess its good they're takin this seriously n stuff
 
🚂😬 I'm so fed up with these repeated extensions! First of all, electrical fires on trains are super concerning 🤯. We should have a reliable transportation system, especially in Philly where SEPTA serves. It's not just about the riders, but also about the staff and workers who might be put in harm's way.

I get that safety is paramount, but two extensions already? That's just delaying the inevitable 🕰️. I hope they can get it together and fix these issues ASAP. And what about the passengers who are stuck with even more service disruptions? 😩 SEPTA should prioritize getting this done instead of pushing the deadline again.

The FRA is right to crack down, but maybe a bit too lenient if you ask me 🤔. With 103 railcars to review, it's time for some real action 🔨. Until then, I'll be keeping an eye on this situation and expecting more updates 💡.
 
ugh i cant believe theyre extending the deadline again 🤦‍♂️. like seriously five electrical fires on one train line? thats unacceptable 🚫. and now they're saying more time to install safety mechanisms? that's just a bunch of Band-Aid solutions 🤷‍♀️. what about fixing the root cause of these issues? it sounds like SEPTA is just sweeping problems under the rug 🐜. i hope these inspectors bring some real accountability to this situation 💯.
 
omg, another 2-week extension 😩🚂?? like, cant septas just get it right already?! 🤦‍♂️ theyve had 5 fires in one year already & now its Nov 14th? 🤯 what even is the plan here? 💭 and omg, 325 ppl evacuating in feb? that's insane! 😱 how r they supposed to do all these inspections on time? 🕒 and btw, cant we just have a smooth ride 4 once? 🚫💨
 
Ugh, electrical fires on the trains again 🚂😩? Can't believe it's happening every other month or so since they brought those old Silverliner IV trains back into service. Back in my day, we didn't have to deal with that kind of thing. They just shut down the train line and replaced the cars when something like this happened.

I get it, SEPTA's got a lot on their plate, but shouldn't they've figured out a way to fix the problem by now? 103 railcars to review is a whole lotta trains, man... 🤯 Don't even get me started on how crowded those trains already are. Can't they just prioritize this inspection work instead of dealing with all that passenger drama?

And what's up with these extended deadlines? November 14th is already pushing back from Halloween, and now it's Dec 5th to install some new safety mechanisms... when exactly will we see actual change around here? 🤔 Can't they just give us a straight answer for once instead of making promises that keep getting pushed back?
 
man I feel bad for the ppl stuck on septa but idk why its always somethin goin wrong with them trains 🤦‍♂️ like electrical fires are super rare so i guess 2 week extensions r prob a good idea, keepin people safe is key 💯 lets hope they can get these railcars inspected by nov and install those safety circuits by dec, would be awesome to see septa back on track (pun intended 😊)
 
OMG, can you believe the extensions just keep going on?! 🤯 Like, I get it, safety first, but two more weeks? It's been three months since those fires started happening and still no clear solution in sight... SEPTA needs to step up their game or something! 🚂💡 And honestly, I feel for the commuters who are already dealing with crowded conditions and whatnot. Delays and cancellations are bad enough, now they're gonna have to deal with electrical fires too? Not cool, SEPTA 😒
 
I'm getting so frustrated with the constant extensions... 🤯 Like what's going on? These electrical fires have been a problem for like, years now, and we're still stuck waiting around for SEPTA to get their act together. November 14 is just another delay, and I know it's gonna cause even more inconvenience for commuters who are already dealing with overcrowding and delays. 🚂🕰️ Can't they just get this inspection done already?! 😩
 
I'm so worried about the electrical fires on the Regional Rail cars... 103 railcars to review? that's like, a lot of buses! 🚌😬 Can't SEPTA just get it together already? I remember reading about those smaller fires and smoldering vehicles, like what even causes those things to happen in the first place?! 💡

And sorry, commuters, but it sounds like you're gonna have to deal with more delays and cancellations... that's not fair at all 🤕. At least they're acknowledging that the inspection is impacting service, so I guess that's a start? 🙏 Still, can't we just get some reliable public transportation around here?! 😩
 
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