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Person struck on 102
Topic Started: Aug 19 2009, 01:41 PM (310 Views)
rider65 Aug 19 2009, 01:41 PM Post #1
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 My mother was on the trolley behind the one that hit a person in Clufton Heights. The person was struck on the tracks between the Baltimore Pike and Oakview stations. Her trolley operator didn't even know about it and started proceeding down the tracks when police pounded on the windows for him to stop. At that point a fire truck went down the opposite track. No shuttle buses ever arrived and trollies were cleared to move again at 8:30 AM. Way to let your drivers know what's going on SEPTA.


Trolley Strikes
Pedestrian In Delco
CLIFTON HEIGHTS, Pa. - One person was taken to a hospital Wednesday morning after being struck by a trolley in Clifton Heights.

SEPTA's Route 102 trolley was the one involved in the incident, which occurred at 7:55 a.m. at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Glenwood Street in Clifton Heights.

A SEPTA spokesperson reported that the person's injuries are believed to be minor.

SEPTA said it was shuttle-busing along the trolley route from 69th Street to Drexel Hill junction due to the police activity. Passengers should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.
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Septa_kid Aug 19 2009, 08:50 PM Post #2
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flxie!!!!
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rider65
Aug 19 2009, 01:41 PM
he person was struck on the tracks between the Baltimore Pike and Oakview stations. Her trolley operator didn't even know about it and started proceeding down the tracks when police pounded on the windows for him to stop. At that point a fire truck went down the opposite track.
that must have been creepy to expierence.

I hope that person gets better
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CACrafter88bk2504 Aug 19 2009, 09:05 PM Post #3
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 That may be a chargeable accident. No more driving SEPTA vehicles for him or her.
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rider65 Aug 19 2009, 09:33 PM Post #4
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CACrafter88bk2504
Aug 19 2009, 09:05 PM
That may be a chargeable accident. No more driving SEPTA vehicles for him or her.
Very doubtful........it happened in between two stations in a wooded area where the trollies can pick up speed and there is a curve.
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lavae16 Aug 21 2009, 10:07 AM Post #5
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 As a fellow septa employee at victory district i knew the girl who hit the woman she is my friend and has not been back to work since it happened but she will be back and out of respect for her i will not post what her name is so please don't anyone ask anything about her. and the accident was considered unchargeable because it was not at fault of the operator because the person struck was trespassing.
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Septa_kid Aug 21 2009, 10:21 AM Post #6
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lavae16
Aug 21 2009, 10:07 AM
As a fellow septa employee at victory district i knew the girl who hit the woman she is my friend and has not been back to work since it happened but she will be back and out of respect for her i will not post what her name is so please don't anyone ask anything about her. and the accident was considered unchargeable because it was not at fault of the operator because the person struck was trespassing.
whether it's her fault or not i'm sure she's sick to her stomach now (i would be) i hope everything works out for both of them
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NewFlyerman5764 Aug 21 2009, 10:45 AM Post #7
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5061 needs to be retired it keeps stalking me
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rider 65
 
he person was struck on the tracks between the Baltimore Pike and Oakview stations. Her trolley operator didn't even know about it and started proceeding down the tracks when police pounded on the windows for him to stop. At that point a fire truck went down the opposite track.
Thats Very Crazy
Edited by NewFlyerman5764, Aug 21 2009, 10:46 AM.
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rider65 Aug 21 2009, 01:54 PM Post #8
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lavae16
Aug 21 2009, 10:07 AM
As a fellow septa employee at victory district i knew the girl who hit the woman she is my friend and has not been back to work since it happened but she will be back and out of respect for her i will not post what her name is so please don't anyone ask anything about her. and the accident was considered unchargeable because it was not at fault of the operator because the person struck was trespassing.
Glad to hear unchargeable and that she recovers ok.
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redarrow5591 Aug 21 2009, 04:28 PM Post #9
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 Just for my own curiosity, was the strike on the trestle itself? 'Cause that thing is a magnet for kids to walk along and hang out.
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TransitChuckG Sep 6 2009, 05:21 PM Post #10
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 Did you see this bus shuttle route? Wow!!!!

http://www.septa.org/service/sched/pdfs/preview/102_WEB_9-09.pdf
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Jayayess1190 Sep 6 2009, 05:29 PM Post #11
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TransitChuckG
Sep 6 2009, 05:21 PM
Did you see this bus shuttle route? Wow!!!!

http://www.septa.org/service/sched/pdfs/preview/102_WEB_9-09.pdf
NVM! I got it, its green. :D
Edited by Jayayess1190, Sep 6 2009, 05:30 PM.
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rider65 Sep 6 2009, 05:43 PM Post #12
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TransitChuckG
Sep 6 2009, 05:21 PM
Did you see this bus shuttle route? Wow!!!!

http://www.septa.org/service/sched/pdfs/preview/102_WEB_9-09.pdf
That's exactly shorter when I was growing up. Shuttle runs right down my parents street....just like when I was growing up. Only part I can't figure is why they are not running both ways on Woodland Ave. Always use to before. It is a 2 block walk from the stations to Clifton Ave.
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TransitChuckG Sep 7 2009, 06:22 AM Post #13
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Only part I can't figure is why they are not running both ways on Woodland Ave. Always use to before. It is a 2 block walk from the stations to Clifton Ave.


I'm wondering the dame thing, the trolleys go both ways on Woodlawn Ave., so why can't the buses?
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rider65 Sep 7 2009, 09:37 AM Post #14
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Only part I can't figure is why they are not running both ways on Woodland Ave. Always use to before. It is a 2 block walk from the stations to Clifton Ave.


I'm wondering the dame thing, the trolleys go both ways on Woodlawn Ave., so why can't the buses?
My guess is they are replacing the rail along the trolley line and equipment may be blocking the street lane next to the trolley. My other guess is that the bus shelter for the MacDadke Blvd stop is actually after you cross the tracks. In the past the buses turned onto Woodland Ave and stopped next to the station. However there is a ditch right there so may be it is for safety reasons for passengers getting on and off.
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TransitChuckG Sep 7 2009, 10:57 AM Post #15
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Sep 7 2009, 11:22 AM

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Only part I can't figure is why they are not running both ways on Woodland Ave. Always use to before. It is a 2 block walk from the stations to Clifton Ave.



I'm wondering the dame thing, the trolleys go both ways on Woodlawn Ave., so why can't the buses?

My guess is they are replacing the rail along the trolley line and equipment may be blocking the street lane next to the trolley. My other guess is that the bus shelter for the MacDadke Blvd stop is actually after you cross the tracks. In the past the buses turned onto Woodland Ave and stopped next to the station. However there is a ditch right there so may be it is for safety reasons for passengers getting on and off.


Thanks for the explanation and analysis, makes sense to me.
I plan to ride the shuttle bus one of these days, looks interesting.

Chuck
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