That is good news regarding the transportation funding bill in PA and the refurbished PATCO cars. I really wish Septa would've purchased the PATCO line when they had the chance. It only makes sense to have the lines share management and resources. I could see several advantages of the read line being run by Septa.
- Moving the 8th & Market train to the lower (original) platform
- Extending the current 8th & Market train to 17th st (current patco end))
- Extending the current Locust street subway into Uni City (easing some crowding on the blue line) and possibly even the airport (Giving NJ residents a one seat ride to the airport)
- Replacing some of the subway surface lines with a Woodland Avenue 'el' as an extension from the Locust street subway
But this is just a dream. Either way, I'm happy for the PATCO riders. I've ridden PATCO a few times. Really not much to complain about.