Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers (DVARP)

06/13/2026

06/06/2026

While this isn't a Philadelphia transit oriented message, it does address a good message of use of what we now consider sustainable transportation options, minus the use of SOVs for "Recreation."

06/02/2026

SEPTA Reopens South Broad Street Concourse

www.phillyvoice.com/septa-underground-concourse-tunnel-city-hall-walnut-locust/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASMQghjbGNrBIxB2mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHo3rt6DWN1kon8XomYVyiD1HK3VoOm4vWu6OPC1Gy2cAyei31X0Z7kLLwY3q_aem_yemMd0WtSklDVnwd6gwb9A

The corridor has been closed for the past six years, but is now be permanently accessible.

05/23/2026

New Hope and Ivyland Railroad Opens New Railbiking Options

New rail bikes let riders explore the historic New Hope Railroad on a scenic trip through the woods and rolling hills of Upper Bucks County.

05/23/2026

SEPTA Route 36/T5 Trolley Resumes Service Between 73rd Street and Eastwick on Sunday, May 24, 2026

The following article was originally posted on SEPTA's Website:

T5 Service Advisory
In 2023, the City of Philadelphia kicked off the Island Avenue Improvement Project to reduce congestion and improve safety for all modes of transportation along Island Avenue from Elmwood Ave to Suffolk Ave. To successfully complete this project, the T5 had to be partially bused in both directions from 80th St/Eastwick to 73rd St & Elmwood Ave.

Service Impacts for Riders
After extended busing on the T5, trolley service will resume on Sunday, May 24. Riders will see improvements to current stops along Island Avenue, including new shelters, enhanced lighting and added seating. The stops at Island & Buist and Island & 76th have been permanently eliminated; please proceed to the nearest stop for trolley service.

Riders should refer to this new PDF schedule dated May 24, 2026 for arrival and departure times. Changes will display online approximately 1 week prior to the effective date.

Features
Riders will also see significant improvements to the corridor, including:

Reconstructed platforms at Island & Tanager and Island & Lindbergh with new customer amenities including a shelter, lighting and seating
Platforms constructed for near-level boarding in preparation for the new vehicle fleet
Trolley Modernization
The Island Avenue Improvement Project is a significant step towards Trolley Modernization, SEPTA’s once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform one of the nation’s largest trolley networks, into an accessible, fast, and easy to use system. Trolley Modernization includes new, accessible vehicles that hold more passengers, new on-street stations that are well-marked, safe, and fully accessible, infrastructure and operational improvements to make service faster and more reliable. The stations built through the Island Avenue Improvement Project will be compatible with new trolley vehicles when they begin serving the T5 in 2030.

05/22/2026

Despite Being Provided Free SEPTA Fare Passes, Many Philadelphia School District Students Evade SEPTA Fares; A Local Advocacy Group Claims Punishing Student Fare Evasion "Criminalizes Poverty."

SEPTA and the School District of Philadelphia unveiled a new effort to halt fare evasion. Transit advocates worry it could unfairly impact students.

05/22/2026

Governor Mikie Sherrill Makes Proposed Glassboro-Camden Line a "Key Priority."

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants to make the long-discussed Glassboro-Camden Line and other South Jersey transit projects top priorities as negotiations begin for how state funds will be spent in the coming fiscal year. Sherrill, a Democrat who began her term in January, said in recent visits to...

05/22/2026

Amtrak President Roger Harris to Step Down in July

Amtrak has confirmed a planned leadership transition, with President Roger Harris leaving the company on 31 July.

05/21/2026

A Developer has Been Named for the Penn Station Redevelopment Project

https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/55379232/us-department-of-transportation-dot-usdot-amtrak-name-master-developer-team-for-penn-station-redevelopment?utm_source=MASS+Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260513108&o_eid=1270A7931523F9F&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1270A7931523F9F

Penn Transformation Partners is tasked with building a new station that will provide daily commuters and tourists with a more seamless travel experience.

05/20/2026

AMTRAK, SEPTA, and NJT Atlantic City Line Service Cancelled Amid Another Brush Fire in North Philadelphia

Firefighters battled a massive 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia Wednesday.