SEPTA cancels KOP Rail: Why the controversial project was halted
2023年3月17日 · In a dramatic about-face, SEPTA is pulling the plug on its controversial King of Prussia Rail project after federal officials expressed doubt that the transit agency could afford the $3...
SEPTA Pauses King of Prussia Rail Project
2023年3月17日 · SEPTA is pausing the King of Prussia Rail project following further review of rising costs, which have been exacerbated by inflation and high interest rates. The project is not recommended for federal New Starts funding in Fiscal Year 2024, and SEPTA will use resources that had been allocated for KOP Rail to bolster essential infrastructure work.
SEPTA halts King of Prussia Rail project over lack of funding
2023年3月18日 · SEPTA will not be moving forward with its King of Prussia rail line project. The four-mile extension, which was supposed to begin construction in 2025, was denied funding from the Federal...
SEPTA halts work on KOP rail project connecting King of Prussia, …
2023年3月17日 · PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA is reversing course on the King of Prussia rail project. The plan was first introduced 10 years ago but now all work is being halted. The transit agency says it all...
SEPTA Pauses KOP Rail Project Due to Lack of Transit Funding
2023年3月17日 · SEPTA’s KOP Rail project would extend the existing Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) four miles into KOP, providing a high-speed, “one-seat” ride from any station along the NHSL, including the...
3/21/23: What the Cancellation of KOP Rail Means for …
The pause of King of Prussia Rail does not need to be a dead-end, but instead can offer a new opportunity for public transportation. SEPTA needs new funding sources to serve the region with a resilient, reliable, and affordable transit system.
SEPTA moving forward with KOP Rail project amid criticism
2022年9月23日 · SEPTA announced they are moving forward with the long-discussed KOP Rail project. SEPTA said KOP Rail will connect the three largest employment hubs in the region: Center City, University City...
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) proposes to implement the King of Prussia Rail project, a 3.8-mile electrified, elevated light rail line with five planned stations.
SEPTA has paused KOP rail project citing ‘lack of flexibility’ in its ...
2023年3月20日 · The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has made the decision to stop work on its planned King of Prussia (KOP) Rail project to dedicate its financial resources toward...
Cancellation of KOP rail left $340M extra in SEPTA’s capital …
2023年4月11日 · Cancellation of KOP rail left $340M extra in SEPTA’s capital budget. Here’s how it will be spent. SEPTA's 2024 capital budget includes dollars to acquire new train cars to replace aged ones and address a mounting backlog of repairs.