[PRCo] Re: BORIS

[Fred Schneider]

Key word here is local politics ... the route was being restored on the demands
of the city.  SEPTA is taking all the flack.  The local politicians (in a city
of this size each neighbohood has its own political hacks to whom you can run)
are helping SEPTA look bad and perhaps they deserve it for their handling of the
situation.

John Swindler wrote:

> SEPTA also has a day pass at $5.50 that includes one regional rail trip.
> Not available on cars, but most train stations when agent on duty.  Check
> times and locations at SEPTA website.  But looks like one can park in
> Norristown, uses regional rail to center city, and return to auto via Market
> el and rt. 100, after whatever other riding one wants.  I haven't test
> driven this pass.
>
> Yes, rt. 15 was ready to go until derailed by local politics over 58th St.
> track access to Callowhill.
>
> John
>
> >From: Harold Geissenheimer <transitmgr2 at earthlink.net>
> >Reply-To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> >To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> >Subject: [PRCo] Re: BORIS
> >Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2004 23:03:54 -0400
> >
> >Reply to Fred and Boris and to all on the list.
> >
> >Fred represented all of us to meeti Boris and take him
> >to Lancaster.  I was able to ride the Septa train from
> >Center City and add my greetings.
> >
> >We need to make Boris some kind of a member of PTM so
> >that he can receive our news letter
> >
> >Now for the latest news from Septa.
> >
> >Driving down from Morristown I used Bridge Street
> >from I-95  When crossing the unused tracks of PCC rt 56.
> >I found one track was now covered with asphalt.  The other will
> >also be covered, at least along Torresdale..  Wire was still up
> >in places.
> >
> >At the Frankford Transportation Center, I found the trolley
> >bus wire back in place including some new electric switches
> >and overhead special work.  No trolley buses were stored there
> >and the 3 ETB routes were being operated by low floor Neoplans.
> >
> >ETB wire is also inplace down to the Margaret-Orthodox
> >station.. It would appear that it was ready to be used.   Septa
> >has not made any statement about plans to return these
> >ETB routes
> >
> >At Frankford, most of the yard, loading islands and storage
> >areas are complete.  The former Blue Line terminal bldg has
> >been stripped and is now being rebuilt.  The new station
> >platforms  and track structure has been moved over the bus
> >yard lead.  The former elevated structure over the
> >street has been removed.  It all looks very nice and is
> >in full use.  Ten years ago, I did the preliminary plan for this
> >relocation for LS Transit (now Systra)
> >
> >The new elevated structure is now complete from north of
> >Spring Garden to Frankford.  Most of the station stairway
> >towers are complete.  Only a few still underway.  These
> >replace the stair buildings built in the l920's.
> >
> >In Center city  I parked at the site of the former Public
> >Service/Trailways bus terminal at 13th & Filbert.  Many
> >memories of bus trips from NY to Washington stoping there.
> >Quaker City and Martz buses stopped nearby at a terminal on
> >Arch street
> >
> >At Market East on the Center City tunnel,  I boarded a two car
> >married pair of rebuilt SEPTA EMU's.  Very nice, upholstered
> >seats and working AC..  Trains run every 30 minutes and are
> >thru routed from Warminster on weekdays (and  alternating with
> >  West Trentom on weekends.   Adult fare is $5.50.  Seniors
> >pay only $1 with state free ride card,  Train makes 3 stops in
> >Center City, then University City and Eastwick, then 4 at
> >the Airport.  New Southwest Airlines service uses Terminal
> >E, the last stop..Rider ship was very good about a half seated load on
> >both trips.  This included workers and travelers.  Weekly pass is $18.75
> >amd monthly is $75.
> >
> >At the Market East timetable rack I aquired both regional
> >rail and trolley timetables.  And guess what...they had a supply
> >of new PCC route 15 Girard (called a surface trolley line)
> >timetables dated June 13.  This was the date they had planned to
> >open the new service.  Problems about street parking has
> >delayed this.  I drove half the route up to Broad Street
> >and all seems to be ready.  There are new safety islands
> >at all stops where autos can pass on the right.  The cars have an
> >onboard wheelchair lift at the center door similar to Kenosha,
> >
> >Also in this rack were NJT Riverline DMU schedules dated June 14
> >for their 15 minite rush hour service. as well as Norristown, Media
> >and Sharon Hill lrv schedules.
> >
> >The airport has been completely rebuilt.  International arrivals are
> >at terminal A (first stop)  Very nice area to meet and greet.
> >
> >Boris had an ontime British Air flight,  Each of you should try to spend
> >some time with him.  He is very knowledgeable and personable.
> >I hope to catch up with him in Baltimore or at Branford.
> >Fred amd Russ will do most of the tour guiding.  Thanks to
> >you both.
> >
> >Harold Geissenheimer
> >
> >
> >Fred Schneider wrote:
> >
> > >BORIS IS HERE ... VERY MUCH WORN OUT AFTER 23 HOURS WITHOUT SLEEP, A
> > >TRAIN RIDE FROM OSTRAVA TO PRAGUE, A PLANE TO LONDON HEATHROW, A PLANE
> > >TO PHILADELPHIA AND A GRUELING DRIVE THROUGH AFTERNOON TRAFFIC TO
> > >LANCASTER.   WE WILL LEAVE FOR PTM SOMETIME TOMORROW, AFTER HIS BODY
> > >CLOCK TELLS HIM IT IS TIME TO ARISE AND MOVE.
> > >
> > >HE HAS ALREADY MET HAROLD GEISSENHEIMER AT THE ARRIVALS SECTION OF PHL.
> > >
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