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Pennsylvania Invests $220M to Boost SEPTA Safety Upgrades

11/26/2025

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced nearly $220 million in funding for SEPTA to enhance safety.
The funds target upgrades to the Silverliner IV and V trains, trolley infrastructure, and escalators.
The investment provides no operating funds and would restore weekday service by December, per SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer.
The funding is crucial to meet federally mandated safety improvements.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced nearly $220 million in funding for SEPTA to enhance safety.
The funds target upgrades to the Silverliner IV and V trains, trolley infrastructure, and escalators.
The investment provides no operating funds and would restore weekday service by December, per SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer.
The funding is crucial to meet federally mandated safety improvements.