Gov. Josh Shapiro Pledges Support for SEPTA Funding Amidst Challenges

SEPTA Funding Concerns

• ⚠️ Gov. Josh Shapiro expressed deep concern regarding the NTSB report on SEPTA regional rail trains.
• 📌 Shapiro detailed the recent funding battle where Senate Republicans were unwilling to provide new operational dollars for SEPTA.
• 💡 He explains that he agreed to SEPTA's request to flex capital dollars for operating costs when negotiations stalled.

Addressing Current Challenges

• 🛠️ SEPTA is currently testing "silver liners" (likely referring to new train cars or systems), and more information will be available upon completion.
• ⚡ The state is now in a position where SEPTA requires additional capital dollars to address challenges related to these silver liners.
• 🤝 Shapiro is actively working with SEPTA to find a viable solution and stated, "I will not leave them hanging."

International Engagement for Solutions

• ✈️ The governor recently met with a company in Quebec that supplies trains similar to the Silver Liners used in the United States.
• 🌐 This engagement is part of actively exploring multiple opportunities to support SEPTA's needs.