How Will Fewer SEPTA Regional Rail Trains Influence DNC Later This Month?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Fewer trains on SEPTA Regional Rail has already slowed the commute into Philadelphia. Later this month, tens of thousands are expected to take part in the Democratic National Convention, and most will use public transportation to get to and from the Wells Fargo Center and other events.
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"The DNC is certainly going to be a large event for us," says Ron Hopkins, General Manager. SEPTA has already committed 125 buses to transport delegates around city and to and from the airport area and have been given little indication that the delegates will need regional rail.
"But we have to be considerate of the folks who want to use transit to come see the event," he says.
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Hopkins says SEPTA will provide additional cars on the Broad Street line for in city travel and is working to bring as many silver liner cars back online in time for the DNC.
For its part, DNC spokesman Lee Whack wrote the following statement via email in response to the regional rail delays:
"We have been working very closely with SEPTA regarding service for the Democratic National Convention. They have committed to running an increased level of service and additional trains on the Broad Street line to AT&T station at the Wells Fargo Center throughout the Convention Week. We will continue to work with our partners at SEPTA to provide safe and efficient service during the Convention."
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