Administrator
Posted 29 March 2018 - 12:41 PM
SEPTA.org:
Regional Rail Service Improvement ProgramNEW Program Updates: March 2018
Infrastructure: Updates on Interlocking Reliability, Communications & Signal Systems, Catenary Replacement Work, and Substation projects. MORE
On Time Performance: January and February 2018 On Time Performance. MORE
Hiring & Training: Updates to Engineering training headcounts. MORE
Additioanl program information here.
Administrator
Posted 08 June 2018 - 09:54 AM
SEPTA.org 6/5/18:
Regional Rail Service Improvement Program
NEW Program Updates: June 2018
On Time Performance: March, April, and May 2018 On Time Performance. MORE
Hiring & Training: Updates to Engineering and Conductor headcounts. MORE
Safety: Photos from the 2018 Make the Safe Choice Safety Day and an update on Positive Train Control. MORE
Administrator
Posted 11 July 2018 - 10:55 PM
philly.com, 7/11/18:
SEPTA's new Regional Rail locomotive makes debut
JESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer
SEPTA’s new ACS-64 Electric Locomotive arrives at its inaugural run at Chestnut Hill East Station in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
SEPTA on Wednesday debuted the first of its new ACS-64 locomotives, which are key to modernization of the the agency’s aging Regional Rail fleet.
Locomotive 901 made its ceremonial inaugural run from SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill East station in advance of getting to work on the Paoli-Thorndale Line, Regional Rail’s busiest.
SEPTA has ordered 15 of the Siemens-built electric locomotives at a cost of $154 million.
Board Leader
Posted 12 July 2018 - 10:33 AM
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is taking a major step forward in its overall effort to enhance Regional Rail service with the introduction of the Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotives. On Wednesday, SEPTA executives gathered with Siemens representatives, elected officials, and other dignitaries to celebrate the arrival and inaugural revenue service operation of the new ACS-64 locomotives.
The purchase of the new locomotives was made possible by Act 89, Pennsylvania's comprehensive funding transportation bill. The new vehicles are designed for improved reliability and increased service availability.
"Without Act 89, long-needed fleet upgrades like this simply would not be possible," said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon Sr. "These are the types of projects that keep people, goods, and services moving and are critical to the growth and economic vitality of the region and the state."
SEPTA is purchasing a total of 15 ACS-64 electric locomotives from Siemens. Built at Siemens' Sacramento, Calif. rail manufacturing hub, the 15 new ACS-64 electric locomotives will allow SEPTA to expand its fleet while replacing eight aging locomotives, including the last remaining AEM-7 locomotives still running in the country. As part of an ongoing effort to increase capacity, the Siemens locomotives will be in service with SEPTA's existing rail coach cars, and eventually, will be paired with a new fleet of multi-level coaches that have been ordered from CRRC MA Corp.
"SEPTA's Regional Rail Ridership has grown by more than 50 percent over the last 15 years," said SEPTA GM Jeffrey D. Knueppel. "The addition of these new Siemens ACS-64 locomotives is critical for SEPTA to expand capacity and meet the needs of our riders."
The ACS-64 electric locomotive is equipped with a FastBrake New York Air Brake System and electronically controlled pneumatic brake system that is suited for push-pull operation without turning. With a wide-body, double-cab design, the locomotive also features an integrated Crash Energy Management System and is equipped with regenerative braking and an onboard Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System control unit, including train radio, automatic train control, and positive train control. The engineers cab and amenities on the ACS-64 have been designed with the assistance of the Brotherhood of Engineers Cab Committee.
"This locomotive is not only powerful, but also efficient and reliable" said Michael Cahill, president of Siemens Rolling Stock in the U.S. "We are proud that these locomotives got here on time and in great working condition, and we are excited to work with SEPTA to improve availability so more Philadelphians can get to their destinations safely and on time."
Nearly a dozen Pennsylvania companies were involved in the manufacturing of these locomotives. In Philadelphia, Bentech provided the handrails and couplers came from York based Voith Turbo. The Miller Welding and Machine Co. in Jefferson County provided fabricated metal components. O-R-X Railway Corp., in Blair County, performed the wheel-set pressing.
The ACS-64 electric locomotive has a proven service record with over 24 million track miles in revenue service with existing customers. Similar locomotives operating on the Northeast Corridor have brought enhanced transportation benefits to riders, reducing delay incidents by 25% and delay times by 30%. In conjunction with the planned purchase of new multi-level passenger cars, SEPTA will be able to provide additional capacity to accommodate its growing ridership.
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Administrator
Posted 17 August 2018 - 08:04 AM
SEPTA.org 8/8/18:
Regional Rail Service Improvement Program
NEW Program Updates: August 2018
On Time Performance: July 2018 On Time Performance. MORE
Communications: Update on SEPTA App downloads since version 2 launched. MORE
Planning and Scheduling: Update on Amtrak Northeast Corridor track work impacting the Trenton Regional Rail Line. MORE
Fleet Upgrades: Photos of the new Locomotive commissioning ceremony and new photos of Frazer Shop and Yard Improvements. MORE
Hiring & Training: Updates to Engineer headcounts, the new Rail Simulator facility, and Conductor and Assistant Conductor headcounts. MORE
Infrastructure: Southwest Connection Improvement Program scope and service information. MORE
Administrator
Posted 07 October 2018 - 08:08 PM
Regional Rail Service Improvement ProgramNEW Program Updates: October 2018
On Time Performance: September 2018 On Time Performance. MORE
Fleet Upgrades: Update on ACS-64 Locomotives. MORE
Planning and Scheduling: New paper timetables with September 30, 2018 effective printed. MORE
Communications: Update on SEPTA app downloads. MORE
Administrator
Posted 09 December 2018 - 04:23 PM
SEPTA.org 12/7/18:
Regional Rail Service Improvement ProgramNEW Program Updates: December 2018
On Time Performance: October 2018 On Time Performance. MORE
Communications: Update on SEPTA app downloads and 2019 communications initiatives. MORE
Planning and Scheduling: New Regional Rail schedule changes take effect Sunday, December 16, 2018. MORE
Fleet Upgrades: Update on the last two new ACS-64 Locomotives scheduled to join the fleet. MORE
Hiring & Training: Updates on Conductor, Assistant Conductor, and Engineer training programs. MORE
Administrator
Posted 31 January 2019 - 11:57 AM
SEPTA.org:
Regional Rail Service Improvement ProgramNEW Program Updates: January 2019
On Time Performance: November and December 2018 & January 2019 On Time Performance. MORE
Communications: Update on SEPTA app downloads. MORE
Hiring & Training: Updates on Conductor, Assistant Conductor, and Engineer training programs. MORE
Fleet Upgrades: Update on fleet improvements and the December 2018 farewell excursion trip to officially retire the 30 year old AEM-7 Locomotives. MORE
Safety: Update to the Positive Train Control Program. MORE
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