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[KevinKorell]

From SEPTA website:

 

 

General Announcement:

RRD: Due to a winter storm expected in our region, Regional Rail trains will operate on a modified Saturday schedule on Wednesday, March 21 with enhanced Wilmington/Newark Line service to Newark and Churchmans Crossing. Cynwyd Line trains will not operate. Information regarding all SEPTA service plans is available online.                                   

 

[KevinKorell]

Winter Storm Service Information for Wednesday, March 21, 2018

 
Due to the winter storm forecast for our area, service on your Bus, Train, or Trolley may be adjusted or suspended based on weather conditions. Customers should refer to the information below for service during the storm.
Scroll down for general storm information, customer contact information, and travel tips.
 
Regional Rail:
 
The Regional Rail Severe Storm Schedule will be in effect on Wednesday, March 21st. ALL Regional Rail Trains will operate on a SATURDAY schedule, with enhanced Wilmington/Newark Line service to Newark and Churchmans Crossing Stations.

• The Cynwyd Line will not operate
• Midday busing on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line has been cancelled. Trains will operate at all stations.

Customers can check the status of their train in real-time via TrainView or follow your Regional Rail Line on Twitter.
Additional service information is available on the Severe Storm Schedule page.
 
Bus:
The following historically affected Bus Routes will be placed on weather related detours Wednesday, March 21st. Select detours will begin as early as 8:00 a.m. (or earlier depending on weather conditions). Please look for the storm icon next to the route on System Status for routing information: Routes 7, 9, 14, 15B, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35, 38, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 61, 62, 65,70, 73, 77, 84, 88, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 103, 107, 108, 112, 114, 117, 119, 120, 124, 125, 126, G, H, XH, J, K, and L.
 
Additional routes may be placed on a detour if conditions deteriorate.
 
Broad Street & Market Frankford Lines:
 
Broad Street and Market Frankford Line Trains will operate with all night service Wednesday evening, March 21st. Trains will operate every 20 minutes. There will be no overnight NiteOwl Bus service. The Broad Street and Market Frankford Lines are the best modes of travel for service to/from Center City during a severe storm.
 
Trolley Routes 101 and 102 and the Norristown High Speed Line:
 
Norristown High Speed Line trains will operate every 20 minutes. Trolley customers should anticipate delays and possible service cancellations due to the storm. Customers should check System Status or TransitView throughout the day for the latest service information.
 
Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 15, 34, and 36:
 
Customers should check System Status or TransitView throughout the day for the latest service information.
 
CCT Connect:
 
CCT is currently planning for full service on Wednesday, March 21, 2018; however, CCT customers should anticipate delays due to the impending weather conditions. Please keep in mind service reductions may become necessary if conditions deteriorate during the day. Sidewalks and steps not cleared of accumulated snow, ice and/or streets blocked by stuck vehicles may prevent safe boarding and transport.
 
Please contact the CCT Control Center at (215) 580-7720 to cancel trips if you do not plan to ride or to inquire about the status of any pending same day trips. Customers should call CCT Customer Service at (215) 580-7145 for all other inquiries.

  General Service Information & Tips Important Phone Numbers
(215) 580-7800 | Customer Service
(215) 580-7145 | CCT Customer Service
On Twitter @SEPTA_SOCIAL: Customer service information and inquiries
The SEPTA Customer Service Call Center and the @SEPTA_SOCIAL team will be open at 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 21st.
Visit the Customer Service page for additional contact information.
Real-Time Service Information via Twitter for Your Train, Trolley, or Bus
Customers can follow official @SEPTA Twitter handles for real-time information for Regional Rail Trains, Broad Street and Market Frankford Line Trains, trolley lines, and buses during a storm.
Twitter handle information for your Route or Line is available on the Customized Twitter Service Feeds page or follow the general Twitter feeds below:

• @SEPTA: For Alerts Only

Safety During a Storm
Our primary concern is your safety.

• Use extreme caution

when boarding and departing vehicles during inclement weather

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• Dress appropriately for the weather
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• Allow for extra travel time in the event of delays due to inclement weather

Visit the Safety section of the website for additional safety information.
 
Preparation for winter weather conditions includes stockpiling several tons of salt and equipment such as snowplows, front-end loaders and salt spreaders. During a snowstorm or ice emergency, crews clear equipment and facilities and make sure vehicles are ready for service.
 
If the weather becomes too severe for regular operation of any route or service, SEPTA will announce the suspension of service one hour before the scheduled time service ends. Information will immediately be sent to news outlets and posted throughout official SEPTA web communications, including System Status, Twitter and the official SEPTA apps for iPhone and Android devices.

Regional Rail

Snow removal plan for station platforms & parking
 
Frozen switches and ice on overhead wires or pantographs (the electrical poles on top of rail cars) can delay or shut down Regional Rail service. Maintenance crews work to keep the corridor between Center City Philadelphia and Lansdale open so we can continue to provide service on the main branch if frozen switches prevent trains from operating on other lines. On the Wilmington/Newark Line, Paoli/Thorndale Line and Trenton Line, Amtrak is the owner of the tracks we travel on, so SEPTA must work with Amtrak to resolve weather-related problems.

Subway Lines

The Broad Street Line and Market-Frankford Line are best bets for riders during severe winter storms. We keep the cars ready for service by storing them overnight in tunnels and maintenance car houses and we assign crews to keep station entrances, platforms and sidewalks clean of ice and snow.
Bus Routes & Trolley Lines
During a winter snow or ice emergency, SEPTA will attempt to operate all bus service, although a large number of routes may be detoured. We will attempt to maintain service without detours on our most heavily used routes, which generally operate over streets that have been given a high priority for snow removal.

CCT Connect
 
General Information:
 
Depending on road conditions, full CCT service may be provided in some areas, while limited or no service may be provided in others. During extreme weather conditions when CCT service is suspended, every effort will be made to continue service for kidney dialysis and other urgent, critically-needed medical treatment.

[KevinKorell]

Late evening 3/21/18:

 

 

For current updates on all routes go to System Status.

General Announcement:
RRD: Regional Rail is operating on a modified Saturday schedule on Wed., March 21 with enhanced Wilmington/Newark Line service to Newark and Churchmans Crossing. Cynwyd Line trains will not operate. SEPTA is preparing to resume normal weekday service on all modes for the start of service on Thursday, March 22, however, delays, detours, cancellations and suspensions are possible.
Bus:
Routes 130, 133, 201, 22, 27, 32, 55, 80, 97 : Service has resumed normal operations. Expect residual delays while full operations are restored.
Routes 103, 112, 120, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 139, 150, 204, 205, 206, 310, 311, 35, 53, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, H, XH : Service is suspended until further notice due to current weather conditions.
Market/Frankford:
Market/Frankford Line : Power issues have been resolved. Passengers may experience residual delays of up to 10 minutes.
Norristown High Speed Line:
Norristown High Speed Line : Beginning at 10PM until the end of service, trains will not operate between Bryn Mawr and Norristown Transportation Center due to heavy snow accumulation. Service will continue to operate between 69th Street and Bryn Mawr.
CCT:
CCT : Full Service is scheduled for today, however, riders should anticipate delays due to weather conditions. Service reductions may become necessary if conditions deteriorate. Sidewalks/steps not cleared of snow/ice and streets blocked by stuck vehicles may prevent safe boarding and transport. Contact CCT Control Center at 215-580-7720 to cancel trips or to inquire about the status of any pending same-day trips. Customers should call CCT Customer Service at 215-580-7145 for all other info.