A Guide to Philadelphia's Regional Rail Network: A World Class System with Some Issues...

Welcome to the first of three videos in my series discussing public transportation services for my home city of Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love has easily one of the most unique and even the most futureproofed rail system in all of North America, with its world class infrastructure, vast network of electric rail services, and its unique and efficient operations. However, it is also one with a fair amount of issues in the present day, from questionable fare systems, to schedule inconsistency, and a lack of investment to see its potential come to fruition. Come on board as we talk about the regional rail services of Philadelphia, its routes, its trains, its fares and its schedules, alongside its incredible potential for the future of its city and surrounding region. Chapters: 0:00 Preamble 1:52 A Brief Intro to Philly's Rail Services 3:13 Part 1: The SEPTA Network 8:24 Part 2: SEPTA's Services 11:50 Part 3: SEPTA's Fares 17:42 Part 4: SEPTA's Trains 26:29 Part 5: The Other Operators 32:20 Conclusion Feel Free to join our Discord Server!: https://discord.gg/uMUxEhDEWy Keywords: #philadelphia #pennsylvania #septa #amtrak #newjerseytransit #newjersey #delaware #train #railroad #electrictrains #newyork #americantrain #usarailway #passengertrain #acela #acelaexpress #history #pennsylvaniarailroad #readingrailroad #urbanism #urbanplanning #trolleys #buses #lightrail #subway #bridges #tunnel #intercitytrain #commutertrain #sbahn #transit #publictransport