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Council Authorizes Hearings on SEPTA Regional Rail Silverliner Fleet as Members Raise Service Concerns
Summary
Council adopted a resolution authorizing hearings to investigate SEPTA Regional Rail's Silverliner 4 fleet after members and public commenters described service disruptions; leaders said suspensions and power issues underscore the need for oversight.
Philadelphia City Council on Oct. 9 adopted a privileged resolution directing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining SEPTA Regional Rail’s Silverliner 4 fleet and the system’s readiness, after councilmembers and public commenters reported recent service disruptions.
Councilmember Mike Driscoll introduced the resolution authorizing hearings to "investigate SEPTA Regional Rail's Silverliner 4 fleet," which the council referred to the committee and later adopted by voice vote. Driscoll said the committee will examine operational issues and the…
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