Wow, I thought this line ran slow 20 years ago when I took it on the way to grad school at Penn. It didn't used to slow down to a near stop even when no one requested a stop.
It's more than just construction work. SEPTA ended _all_ request-stop service a couple of years ago. They ripped out the unique signalling system that told drivers when a passenger was waiting, and allowed express runs to bypass stations without tripping the signal for local passengers. I've heard that a major reason for ending request stops was that some riders were flummoxed by the idea that they had to push a signal button so drivers would know to stop. That may be just cynicism ... or a sad commentary on general intelligence. Considering why they had to eliminate express bus runs on West Chester Pike* I tend to believe the latter reason. (*) Despite multiple local routes on WCP, a lot of people got twisted up when a bus carrying an "EXPRESS" sign didn't stop for them.
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I have been waiting on this for years!!!
You sure have.
I consider this an Interurban, one of the few railways left in the U.S. that fit that description.
Amazing video
Glad you think so!
Wow, I thought this line ran slow 20 years ago when I took it on the way to grad school at Penn. It didn't used to slow down to a near stop even when no one requested a stop.
Looks like they were doing construction so speed restrictions maybe?
It's more than just construction work. SEPTA ended _all_ request-stop service a couple of years ago. They ripped out the unique signalling system that told drivers when a passenger was waiting, and allowed express runs to bypass stations without tripping the signal for local passengers.
I've heard that a major reason for ending request stops was that some riders were flummoxed by the idea that they had to push a signal button so drivers would know to stop. That may be just cynicism ... or a sad commentary on general intelligence. Considering why they had to eliminate express bus runs on West Chester Pike* I tend to believe the latter reason.
(*) Despite multiple local routes on WCP, a lot of people got twisted up when a bus carrying an "EXPRESS" sign didn't stop for them.
Oh, and if you want to see more Norristown High Speed Line videos, let me know down in the comments.
This line's a lot like the Ashmont-Mattapan line in Boston.
. . . deparing fromthe old Liberty Liner track!
I miss the limiteds.
I know, me too.
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Next Stop Lansdowne Ave For Route 115 & DCMH
Next Stop Baltimore Avenue For Route 109
First road the P& W in about1953😅😅😅
Welcome To Route 102 Service To 69th Street
Next Stop Baltimore Avenue Clifton Aldan For Route 109
Different line, though.