WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Dave McCormick issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced a combined $96 million in grant awards for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)'s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. These awards will support the replacement of PRT's aging Light Rail ("T") fleet and SEPTA's 50-year-old Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars.
"This $96 million investment is a major win for Pennsylvania transit riders. It will help PRT and SEPTA replace aging vehicles with modern fleets that increase capacity, improve reliability, and deliver better service for ...