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SEPTA Tunnels Reopen: Commutes Restored!
12 Jan
Summary
- SEPTA trolley tunnel reopened after weeks of closure for repairs.
- Regional Rail morning express service resumed after months of delay.
- Overnight tunnel closures will continue through February for further work.
Thousands of SEPTA riders are back on track as the Center City T-trolley Tunnel officially reopened at 5 a.m. on Monday. This crucial underground link, connecting Center City to West Philadelphia, had been closed since mid-November following emergency repairs necessitated by a failed upgrade that caused further infrastructure damage.
The reopening coincides with the return of the Regional Rail morning express service from suburban areas to Center City. This vital route had been suspended for months, impacting thousands of daily commuters. The transit agency has gradually reintroduced its Silverliner IV rail cars after mandated inspections prompted by previous fire incidents.
While SEPTA celebrates the restoration of these services, commuters should note that overnight closures of the Center City Trolley Tunnel will persist through February to accommodate necessary additional repairs. Riders express relief, with one commuter noting the restored service as "a weight off my shoulders" and a solution to previous commute difficulties.
