Just Not Working: Student Riders and the Future of SEPTA
(11/12/25 7:07pm)
I watch a rat run along the train tracks as I lean against the tile wall at City Hall transit station. An announcement blares over the loudspeaker: “Due to operator unavailability, trains will be delayed by up to 10 minutes in both directions.” I stand and wait along with the other students, checking to see if I will make it to school on time or not. Today, I might not make it on time.