Transportation

With Monday being one of the busiest travel days of the year, Amtrak passengers at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station are feeling the impact of continued delays along the Northeast Corridor.

Monday is one of the busiest travel days of the year as Christmas Day approaches. NBC10’s Shaira Arias shows us conditions at Philadelphia International Airport. 

NBC10’s Shaira Arias shows you what its like Monday as folks wait to board trains at busy 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia International Airport was buzzing as passengers prepare for holiday travel. NBC10’s Neil Fischer has the details. 

Some good news for those who are traveling for the holidays. NBC10 Responds found that 2024 is projected to have the lowest flight cancellation rate in a decade. NBC10 Responds reporter Tracy Davidson has the details from the FAA.

Airports will be packed with passengers from now until the new year. At Philadelphia International, they want to make sure travelers are ready for the larger crowds. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

Version 3.0 of SEPTA’s mobile app has officially launched, offering riders a new, modern and user-friendly experience.

Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it has finalized the rule. It also requires longer warnings when front seat belts aren’t fastened. Front seat changes take effect on Sept. 1, 2026. The agency...

Michael Untermeyer, the special prosecutor hired to investigate and prosecute crimes on SEPTA initially plans to focus on assaults and thefts – not pursuing cases involving more serious offenses such as homicide — on the transit system.

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk talks to SEPTA special prosecutor Michael Untermeyer in his first interview since being appointed to the job. Earlier in the year, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Act 40, which directed the appointment of a special prosecutor by the attorney general’s office to handle crimes on SEPTA property....

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is pumping nearly $70 billion dollars into improving and expanding passenger rail across the U.S. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us that traveling by train can also be good for the planet.

Winds reaching over 40 m.p.h. are making cold temperatures feel even colder. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Michelle Rotella has your forecast. 

Strong winds have caused tree limbs to fall on power lines, halting Amtrak train service between Philadelphia and Lancaster Thursday. The downed trees in Chester County, Pennsylvania, also forced SEPTA to stop service on the Thorndale line.

NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Michelle Rotella has some “soup season” weather with gusty winds delivering cold air to the region.

Travelers who were heading home after Thanksgiving dealt with multiple headaches with a power outage at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend as well as Amtrak delays on Monday. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama has the details. 

Pennsylvania State Police reported a slight increase in the number of deadly crashes over Thanksgiving weekend.

SEPTA has started its first round of fare hikes meaning trips now cost more for riders. For bus and metro this has brought the baseline price from $2 to $2.50. NBC10’s Leah Uko spoke with riders about how they feel about the increase.

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports from a busy Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday as people explain why they are excited to see family for Thanksgiving.

NBC10’s Katy Zachry spoke to some people at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station on Wednesday as Thanksgiving travelers got an early start on the busy day on the rails and roads.

NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl is in South Jersey keeping an eye on traffic  Tuesday, which is expected to be one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel days.