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Despite New Technology, ‘Freedom’ Cards Will Remain Patco-Only

The transit agency that runs the high-speed train line between Camden and Philadelphia is getting ready to update its “Freedom” card, the cashless method for paying fares.

2013/03/08

PATCO Subway Train Catches Fire In Center City

Crews were on the scene of a fire in the subway in Center City.

2013/02/13

PennDOT crews prepare trucks ahead of a snow storm. (Credit: John McDevitt)

Storm Disrupts Rail, Air Travel

The morning snow storm had some affect on mass transit, this morning. Philadelphia International Airport reported weather-related delays of up to an hour and 30 minutes and SEPTA suspended service on its Cynwyd Regional Rail line due to switching problems.

2013/01/28

Patco To Make Permanent Its Rush Hour ‘Quiet Cars’

Patco’s Tim Ireland says the riders have spoken, and the rail operator listened.

2012/12/26

DRPA Bridge And PATCO Users Offer Suggestions

A committee of people who use DRPA bridges and the PATCO high speed line handed the Delaware River Port Authority a list of suggestions this week on issues they’d like to see addressed.

2012/12/16

Flugtag, Or Flying Day, Takes Place On Delaware River

Thousands are expected to line the Delaware River to watch a Flugtag competition Saturday.

2012/09/15

PATCO Ridership On The Rise

The PATCO high speed line is becoming ever more popular. Officials say they’re seeing ridership levels that they haven’t seen in more than a decade.

2012/04/22

DRPA Looking To Permit Advertisements At PATCO Train Stations

The Delaware River Port Authority is looking at an advertising deal by SEPTA and wondering if it can do the same for the cash-strapped train system.

2012/04/05

Patco Riders Can Use ‘Contactless’ Credit Cards To Pay Fares

Patco riders will be able to pay their fare with a tap of a credit card, beginning Monday.

2012/04/01

(A Patco train crosses the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. File photo by John Ostapkovich)

PATCO Inaugurates ‘Quiet Cars’ On All Weekday Trains

PATCO is following the lead of other transit agencies, launching a three-month test of “quiet cars” on its trains.

2012/03/01

With Fliers and Video, Patco Begins a Rider Courtesy Campaign

A video on Patco’s web site offering humorously helpful tips is just part of the “Courtesy Counts” campaign, launched after a rider survey found four recurring complaints.

2012/02/22

Evening Snow Makes For A Slow Commute Sunday Morning

PennDot, NJDOT, and DelDOT in addition to area municipal crews have been out in full force most of the Sunday morning.

2012/02/12

Icy Road Conditions, Freezing Rain Wreak Havoc Across The Region

Two are dead in the Juniata section of Philadelphia because of speeding in slippery conditions this morning.

2012/01/21

No Plans Yet To Reopen Franklin Square PATCO Station

As the Delaware River Port Authority reconsiders plans to build a bicycle and pedestrian ramp on the Camden side of the Ben Franklin Bridge, those on the Philly side would like the DRPA to consider reopening it’s PATCO station at 6th and Race.

2012/01/13