With the possibility that thousands of transit workers could strike next week, SEPTA has provided information for riders in case commutes are impacted.
With the possibility that thousands of transit workers could strike next week, SEPTA has provided information for riders in case their commutes are impactedSEPTA's largest union -- the Transit Workers Union Local 234 -- has threatened to strike on Nov. 1, if the group cannot reach a contract agreement by then"The current contract between SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 expires at midnight on Tuesday, October 31.
In order to prepare riders in the case of a work stoppage next week, Busch noted that Regional Rail would continue to operate according to the current schedules. Express trains may make additional stops to accommodate the anticipated increase in ridership.Though, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, a union that represents about 160 train engineers at SEPTA, is also seeking a new contract and has authorized a strike vote.
If a strike does happen, SEPTA said that Center City Regional Rail stations during evening travel hours, from 2:45 to 7 p.m. riders would encounter changes. "At Temple University, Jefferson, Suburban, William H. Gray III 30th Street, and Penn Medicine stations, riders would have to wait in line at the concourse level, to ensure safety and avoid overcrowding on platforms. LUCY Green and Gold Loop service would operate from William H. Gray III 30th Street Station to selected University CityIn order to ease any issues, SEPTA would also employ Ambassadors to stations throughout the system in order to support riders.
Along with these potential strikes, the Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109 -- which represents neary 200 members of SEPTA's police force -- has authorized a strike as it seeks a new contract.
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