Boyle Announces $13.3 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize SEPTA Regional Rail Fleet

August 31, 2026 Press Release Funding will help advance replacement of SEPTA’s aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars PHILADELPHIA, PA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today announced that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will receive $13,263,248 in federal funding to support the replacement of its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars. The funding comes through the Federal Transit Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program and was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congressman Boyle helped pass. “Regional Rail is essential for thousands of people across Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Boyle. “The Silverliner IV cars have served our region for half a century, and this federal investment will help SEPTA move forward with replacing this aging fleet with modern and accessible trains. I was proud to champion the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and I’m thrilled to see another $13.3 million from that law coming home to ensure safer and more reliable service for passengers across our region.” SEPTA’s Silverliner IV cars make up the bulk of its electric Regional Rail fleet. The 230-car fleet was built between 1974 and 1976 and has become increasingly costly and difficult to maintain as the vehicles have aged. SEPTA is working to replace the Silverliner IV fleet with new Silverliner VI cars as part of a long-term modernization of its Regional Rail system. The next-generation cars are expected to improve reliability and energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, enhance accessibility, and provide an improved experience for Regional Rail riders. The Federal Transit Administration’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program provides competitive federal funding to help transit agencies replace aging passenger rail cars and locomotives and bring rail systems into a state of good repair. ###