PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Gov. Josh Shapiro is providing SEPTA $220 million to help the transit agency get Regional Rail service back to normal by Christmas.
Standing in front of Silverliner IV cars at SEPTA’s Frazer Shop & Yard in Chester County on Monday, Shapiro announced he was authorizing the transfer of funds from the state’s Public Transit Trust Fund to allow SEPTA to repair its 50-year-old Regional Rail fleet.
“With providing these $220 million, we can ensure that for as long as these rail cars are being used, they will be safe and effective modes of transportation for riders in and around the Philadelphia area.”…