The Philadelphia-area transit authority, SEPTA, announced that most bus, subway, and trolley lines has returned to regular schedules. The restrictions on their services had been implemented in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Regular weekday and weekend frequency resumed on many bus and trolley lines, SEPTA said. Trains on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford subway lines and the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) operated on normal schedules Monday.
The normalization of services includes front-door boarding and a fare collection. Rider limits of 20 passengers per 40-foot bus, 30 customers per articulated bus, 25 passengers per trolley and 30 passengers by NHSL train remain in place. Passengers, excluding those with disabilities, must exit using the center or rear doors.
SEPTA said that the use of protective masks is encouraged. The company also asked customers to use the transport service only on necessary occasions.
The transport service installed new shields to protect drivers from airborne contact with boarding customers. In order to encourage social distancing, some seats will be marked off.
However, a few changes and restrictions remain. The Route 101 Trolley will operate as a bus, and the Route 102 Trolley will remain suspended, as will the Route 91, which serves Graterford Prison. Routes 204, 310, 311, and LUCY Gold and Green Routes will continue to operate on a reduced schedule.
Regional Rail lines continue to operate on lifeline schedule for at least three weeks.
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On rail lines, SEPTA increased service on the Broad Street subway, Market-Frankford subway and Norristown High Speed Line Sunday into Monday. Overnight weekend subway service will resume. Some stations will remain closed, however, so SEPTA can keep up with more frequent cleanings.
Cashiers will not be accepting cash for train rides. Those using cash must buy a Quick-Trip Key Card at fare kiosks.
These are the stations that remain open:
Market-Frankford Line
Frankford Transportation Center, Arrott Transportation Center, Erie-Torresdale, Allegheny, Huntingdon, Berks, Girard, Spring Garden, 8th Street, 11th Street, 15th Street, 30th Street, 34th Street, 40th Street, 46th Street, 56th Street, 60th Street and 69th Street Transportation Center.
Broad Street Line/Broad-Ridge Spur
Fern Rock Transportation Center, Olney Transportation Center, Hunting Park, Erie, Allegheny, North Philadelphia, Cecil B. Moore, Girard, 8th Street, Race-Vine, City Hall, Walnut/Locust, Ellsworth/Federal, Snyder, Oregon and NRG.
Night Owl Bus Service along both lines will resume on weekdays, and overnight train service will return on weekends.
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