FRA issues an emergency order for SEPTA Silverliner IV equipment

By | October 2, 2025

The aging electric multiple-units, which date to Reading days, have been involved in five fires this year, prompting the National Transportation Safety Board to recommend that the fleet be pulled from service, followed by the FRA order

Meet of electric multiple-unit commuter trains

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