Workers have finished four trolleys and they're currently working on six more. ![]() K LRV cars similar to those used on the SEPTA SubwaySurface Trolley Lines. ![]() As of 2007, it is the only surface trolley line in the City Transit Division that is not part of the SubwaySurface. "It was just fun to work on such a historic fleet, and I think a lot of the guys here just enjoy that aspect," Eisl said. Septa Route 120120 (69th Street Transportation Ctr) is operational during. Route 15, the Girard Avenue Line, is a trolley line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) along Girard Avenue through North and West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. "It's very satisfying when the appreciation for the work that we do here and also that SEPTA does with preserving some history like this," Aaron said. The entire process takes a lot of time and effort but workers say seeing the final product is well worth it. Riders may request a stop at another location along the route. SEPTA Trolley Route 36 Island Av & 80th St - Eastwick Loop Island Av & Lindbergh Blvd Island Av & 76th St Island Av & Tanager St Island Av & Buist Av. The major stops for this route are listed. Fifty-four of the 83 city bus routes dont meet SEPTAs standard on-time rate of 80 percent punctuality. ![]() A Night Owl Service route, continuing to operate after midnight. Converting the Route 15 trolley on Girard Avenue to a bus route. It looks exactly like it did in 1947, but you have the comforts and safety features of today," Aaron said.įinally it's off to the test track to make sure the restored trolleys are ready to hit the road. Serving West Philadelphia from Center City via Market Street, South 36th Street, Chester Avenue, and Kingsessing Avenue. ![]() The history trolley cars are upgraded with modern amenities including new floors, windows, wheelchair lifts and HVAC units. These cars are out in the snow, in the rain, they're on the street 24/7, to protect the metal for down the road," Aaron said. "For the future, we want to make sure that the metal is actually protected.
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