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Council puts SEPTA lease and proposed sublease to historical railroad back to committee after questions
Summary
Council discussed a proposed SEPTA lease for the borough right‑of‑way and a related sublease to a local historic railroad group, and sent both items back to committee after members raised questions about a proposed 15‑year term and the need for explicit enabling language for future nonprofit or authority use.
Council discussed a proposed new lease with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and a companion sublease that would allow the West Chester Railroad (a local nonprofit tourist/heritage railroad) to operate on the borough’s right‑of‑way. The discussion drew local leaders, a state representative and railroad volunteers; because of outstanding questions over term length and flexibility for future transportation projects, council referred both items back to committee for further review.
Why it matters: Local representatives said re‑use of the rail corridor could affect regional transit funding opportunities. A state representative told council members that…
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