by Miles Taylor | Sep 20, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
Now why would Bala, with just ten inbound trains per day, have fully high-level platforms when so many other SEPTA stations are inaccessible? I wonder if someone powerful lives up here… Well, here we are. That high-level platform is mostly unsheltered, playing...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 18, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
I was touring Temple University in 2016, and the guide was telling us about transportation access. “Every Regional Rail line stops at Temple, so it’s really convenient,” he said. And I didn’t know much about SEPTA then, but I did know one...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 11, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
Alright, let me just check my watch here. Oh look, it’s masochism time! We’re going to get a two-for-one deal of Schuylkill Expressway-related pain! What fun! Brace yourself for a double-dose of traffic purgatory on the 124 and 125. Oh good, I have no idea...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 9, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
I noticed that Secane had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of its overhaul, but for some reason it didn’t click with me that I should probably go and check out the new station. An anonymous person in the comments suggested I check it out:...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 8, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
Ah…back in the world of SEPTA suburban routes. I don’t think the 99 is bucking any trends as far as insanity goes. Wow, I love that giant text on the destination sign! Well, I must tell you, the first two minutes of the 99 are certified deviation-free! We...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 4, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
Alright, Doylestown, you’re gonna have to come through for me here. Your town is so quaint and pretty, so I need this station to live up to that standard. Do you think you can do that for me? Okay, decent start. The entrance to Doylestown from South Clinton...
