SEPTA

Philadelphia regional public transportation authority

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is an agency that is in control of many types of transport, including buses, commuter rail, elevated rail and subways. It operates 13 "Regional Rail" services in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.[2][3]

SEPTA
(Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)
Angled white "S" with the word SEPTA in blue underneath. The background to the left of the "S" is blue and red on the right.
Overview
LocaleDelaware Valley
Transit type
Number of lines196
Number of stations290
Annual ridership320,984,300 [1]
Chief executiveLeslie Richards
Headquarters1234 Market Street, Philadelphia
Websitehttp://www.septa.org/
Operation
Began operation1965
Operator(s)SEPTA
(some routes in Chester Co. contracted)
Number of vehicles2,295
Technical
System length450 mi (720 km)
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
62.5
System map
Rail lines converge to Center City Philadelphia in a hub-and-spoke model.
Geographically-accurate SEPTA rail transit map. Includes Regional Rail, rapid transit, and trolley lines. Also includes connecting services.

References

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  1. "Septa Operating Facts Fiscal Year 2010" (PDF). Septa. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2010-11-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. "2007 Governments Integrated Directory (GID)" (database). Census of Governments. U.S. Census Bureau, Governments Division. 2007. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
  3. "SEPTA Facts". SEPTA Web site. Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2011-03-07.