NTSB Urges Philadelphia Transit to Suspend Railcars Amid Fire Risks
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The NTSB has recommended that Philadelphia's SEPTA suspend over half of its aging rail cars due to fire risks, following multiple incidents including a major fire in February. SEPTA is under pressure to replace or retrofit its fleet, which has been in service since the 1970s, amid budget constraints and safety concerns, with plans for increased inspections and safety measures.
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- NTSB recommends SEPTA suspend more than half of its trains after 5 fires NBC10 Philadelphia
- NTSB calls for SEPTA to take line of railcars out of service due to fire risks FOX 29 Philadelphia
- Federal safety board tells Philadelphia's mass transit agency to shelve railcars implicated in fires AP News
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