Sen. Bob Casey Says It's Time For Lawmakers To Step Up And Give Transit Agencies The Money They Need
U.S. Senator Bob Casey says it's time to look ahead at the future of rail travel in America.
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U.S. Senator Bob Casey says it's time to look ahead at the future of rail travel in America.
Survivors remember how their lives were changed, one year ago.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the AMTRAK 188 derailment in Frankford that killed eight people and injured more than 200 others.
The Federal Railroad Administration order suggests the workers killed Sunday may not have been told the track was being reopened to train traffic.
Community members and the mayor of Chester react to the deadly train crash on Sunday.
Engineering Professor Allan Zarembski says communication issues likely caused the deadly Amtrak crash.
Investigators looking into the collision aren't saying very much at this point.
This latest deadly Amtrak accident has several lawmakers calling on the transit agency to review their safety procedures yet again.
Due to the ongoing investigation of the Amtrak accident, Amtrak and SEPTA trains will be sharing 1 & 4 tracks. 2 & 3 tracks will remain out of service for the morning rush.
The incident happened at the Chester Transportation Center just before 10 a.m.
Spokesman Mike Tolbert says during the pilot program 46-hundred pets took to the rails adding nearly $500,000 to the budget
That draft will be on public view at an open house at the station from 4:00 to 7:00 tonight.
Sheera Lowe boarded the train in Kannapolis, North Carolina and began experiencing contractions on Saturday evening just after the train left Penn Station, in Baltimore.
Small dogs and cats may be allowed on trains with you if they meet the guidelines.
In his first interview with the NTSB, Amtrak 188 engineer Brandon Bostian tells investigators that his last memory from that night was "turning on the bell" while "approaching and passing the platforms in North Philadelphia."
Eight people died and more than 200 were hurt in the derailment near the Frankford Junction in May.
The incident happened one day before federal investigators were set to release thousands of pages of documents and evidence related to the probe of the deadly derailment of Amtrak train 188 in May.
Eight months after a deadly Amtrak derailment, federal investigators are poised to release evidence and reports that could help clear up the mystery of why the train streaked into a sharp curve at double the speed limit.
Investigators think the engineer may have been distracted by radio chatter from other train operators when the train jumped the tracks in Frankford.
As the Philadelphia region continues to clean up from the weekend winter storm, SEPTA continues to work at getting all service back to normal.
Amtrak says it's continuing a modified schedule in the mid-Atlantic region with most of its services operating between 80-100% of normal levels following this weekend's winter storm.
SEPTA is working on getting things rolling again following this weekend's massive snowstorm. Riders are still dealing with residual delays on their bus, trolley and rail lines.
Rail, light rail and Access Link services are operational Monday with the exception of the Gladstone Branch, where buses are running between Gladstone and Summit.
Amtrak says it will be operating a modified schedule in the Northeast.
Amtrak gave Eyewitness News' Cleve Bryan a demonstration of a newly operational safety system they say forces trains to always travel under the speed limit.
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105.
Snow is expected to begin Saturday night, across the entire Philadelphia region.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A Pennsylvania couple is facing felony drug charges after investigators said they found a child and two pounds of cocaine in their car during a traffic stop.
Snow is expected to begin Saturday night, across the entire Philadelphia region.
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105.
Police are searching for suspects they say were involved in a string of robberies across three Philadelphia neighborhoods Friday.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured three people.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
Police are searching for suspects they say were involved in a string of robberies across three Philadelphia neighborhoods Friday.
An administration mix-up caused personal information like Social Security numbers and bank account info to be mailed out to the wrong recipients.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
Auction house Stacks Bowers sold three U.S. pennies (one made of 24K gold) for 26 million times their cash value.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
A fire at the Mansion Apartments in Pine Hill, Camden County, destroyed two units. It's being investigated as possible arson, according to a source.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105.
Current and former Eagles and Phillies players will be available for autographs at the Philadelphia Sports Cards and Sports Memorabilia show this weekend.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Guests enjoy the holiday magic at Storybook Land in Eggharbor Township, New Jersey. Dan Snyder reports.
Police are searching for suspects they say were involved in a string of robberies across three Philadelphia neighborhoods Friday. Ross DiMattei reports.
Snow is expected to begin Saturday night, across the entire Philadelphia region. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
Ex-N.J. teacher and Santa actor Mark Paulino was released from prison after being arrested on child porn charges. Madeleine Wright reports.