SEPTA buys 24 used train cars from Canada to boost Regional Rail service

SEPTA is preparing to add 24 used passenger rail cars from Canada to its Regional Rail fleet, a move the transit agency says will provide more seating and capacity for riders beginning in early 2027. The agency purchased the 30-year-old rail cars from Montreal s transit system for $8.5 million, describing the deal as a cost-effective way to expand service while it prepares for a longer-term investment in new trains. SEPTA recently invited NBC10 to tour the cars at its maintenance facility in Malvern, Chester County, where technicians will spend the coming months preparing them for service in the Philadelphia region. While the cars may not have the latest technology or amenities, SEPTA officials say they will help address a pressing need for additional passenger capacity. Well I wouldn t say it s better, I would say it s more. Today we are limited as to how many cars we can put out each day, SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said. Sauer said the additional cars will