PHIA News Digest – Vol. 9, No. 47

Nov 18, 2024 | PHIA NEWS DIGEST

Philly mass transit users face fare hikes of more than 20%

Philadelphia’s mass transit system has proposed an across-the-board 21.5% fare increase that would start New Year’s Day as well as severe service cuts that would take effect next summer. SEPTA announced its plans on Tuesday and scheduled a Dec. 13 public hearing on them.

Amtrak welcomes back Keystone Service customers after restoring weekday trains between Lancaster and Harrisburg

Amtrak joined Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll, State Rep. Tom Jones and other partners to celebrate the full restoration of weekday Keystone Service and thank customers for their patience during the Harrisburg line track renewal project, which concluded earlier this month.