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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

Philly transit talks on hold

Talks delayed until hours before World Series begins.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2009

L.B. Foster to supply rail to SEPTA

Delivering new rail, trackwork turnouts, contact rail, coverboards, insulator assemblies and bonded insulated joints. The Fern Rock Yard Track Renewal Project is completely funded by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2009

ARRA to fund two SEPTA station renovations

The $25 million project represents the first modernization for the Girard and Spring Garden stations since original construction in the late 1920s. Improvements include new elevators, stairs, lighting, signage and fire alarm systems.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2009

SEPTA to launch passenger etiquette program

The program focuses on the "4 Cs" -- communications, cleanliness, courtesy and convenience -- and the outreach campaign includes posters, carcards and flyers with general tips for good riding manners.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2009

SEPTA receives $4.5M in ARRA security funds

Will cover the salaries, equipment and related expenses for 12 new police officers. This will increase the number of law enforcement officers in the SEPTA Transit Police Department from 256 to 268.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2009

SEPTA honored for promoting healthy workplace

Corporate Health Achievement Award given to agency for leadership and management; healthy workers; healthy environment and healthy organization.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2009

SEPTA launches schedule info on Google Transit

Other web tools in the works include real-time arrival information for the agency's Regional Rail system and providing customer updates on Twitter.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2009

N.J. Transit, tourism corp., to promote joint ticketing

Will promote ease of traveling between Philadelphia and New York — via N.J. Transit and SEPTA — with a connection at the Trenton Transit Center, a convenient and affordable way to get to Philadelphia hotels.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

SEPTA to pilot ‘QuietRide’ on select cars

Passengers will be asked to set cell phones on vibrate or mute and refrain from making or taking calls, wear headphones when listening to audio devices and keep conversations to a minimum using a low voice.

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