SEPTA has updates about its Trolley Modernization project, a multi-year effort to replace its entire fleet of trolleys with new, more accessible vehicles. This Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., SEPTA is hosting a virtual public Open House where riders can learn more about improvements planned for service and infrastructure along the Route 36 [T5] Trolley. This modernization effort includes introducing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant, low-floor vehicles to improve accessibility for riders of all abilities and the creation of new trolley stations equipped with passenger amenities.

Currently, the Trolley Modernization project is in its design phase, which is expected to be completed in 2026, with construction planned for 2027-2030.

More information about Wednesday’s open house and registration link are available here.

Community members are also invited to attend a pop-up event on Thursday, Feb. 20, which will be held at 49th and Woodland from 2-4 p.m. During the event, SEPTA staff will be on site to provide information on the trolley modernization project to the community.

Some additional information on the Route 36 [T5] trolley modernization project can be found here.

By the way, SEPTA recently began installing new signage for its trolley service lines (see photo). Throughout the year, riders will have a chance to get acquainted to new names for trolley lines as they will be used together with the old names. Here are more details about this project.