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FTA Special Directive 25-1

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Special-Directive-No-25-1-Notice-No-1.pdf (435.11 KB)

FTA issues Special Directive 25-1 to require the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to take immediate action to address critical safety deficiencies in its overhead catenary system (OCS). FTA is issuing this Special Directive because FTA has determined that a combination of unsafe conditions and practices exists such that there is a substantial risk of death or personal injury.

Last updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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