SEPTA fleet and rail procurement
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (PA, DE, NJ, US) runs 909 active rail cars in 26 fleets across commuter rail, heavy rail / metro, streetcar. The average fleet was built in 1992 and the oldest in 1947.
909active rail cars
26fleets
6builders
1992average build year
SEPTA fleet roster
| Builder | Model | Type | Mode | Built | Last rebuild | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstom | M4 (Market-Frankford) | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1997 | 2024 | 182 |
| Kawasaki | Kawasaki LRV (subway-surface) | Streetcar | Streetcar | 1980 | 2023 | 107 |
| Kawasaki | B-IV (Broad Street Line) | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1982 | 2024 | 106 |
| Wabtec (GE) | Silverliner IV | EMU | Commuter rail | 1975 | — | 91 |
| Wabtec (GE) | Silverliner IV | EMU | Commuter rail | 1974 | — | 89 |
| Wabtec (GE) | Silverliner IV | EMU | Commuter rail | 1976 | — | 47 |
| Alstom | SEPTA I push-pull | Coach | Commuter rail | 1987 | — | 35 |
| Hyundai Rotem | Silverliner V | EMU | Commuter rail | 2011 | 2024 | 34 |
| Kawasaki | Kawasaki LRV (Media/Sharon Hill, double-ended) | Streetcar | Streetcar | 1982 | 2022 | 29 |
| Hyundai Rotem | Silverliner V | EMU | Commuter rail | 2012 | — | 28 |
| Alstom | N5 (Norristown) | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1993 | 2024 | 25 |
| Kawasaki | B-IV (Broad Street Line) | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1982 | 2025 | 19 |
| Hyundai Rotem | Silverliner V | EMU | Commuter rail | 2010 | 2025 | 18 |
| Hyundai Rotem | Silverliner V | EMU | Commuter rail | 2011 | 2025 | 17 |
| Siemens | ACS-64 | Locomotive | Commuter rail | 2019 | — | 15 |
| St. Louis Car | PCC II (rebuilt) | Heritage streetcar | Streetcar | 1947 | 2025 | 13 |
| Alstom | SEPTA I push-pull | Coach | Commuter rail | 1987 | — | 10 |
| Hyundai Rotem | Silverliner V | EMU | Commuter rail | 2010 | 2025 | 9 |
| Hyundai Rotem | Silverliner V | EMU | Commuter rail | 2012 | — | 9 |
| Alstom | M4 (Market-Frankford) | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1997 | 2025 | 6 |
| St. Louis Car | PCC II (rebuilt) | Heritage streetcar | Streetcar | 1948 | 2024 | 5 |
| Kawasaki | Kawasaki LRV (subway-surface) | Streetcar | Streetcar | 1982 | 2017 | 5 |
| Alstom | SEPTA II push-pull | Coach | Commuter rail | 2000 | — | 5 |
| Hyundai Rotem | Silverliner V | EMU | Commuter rail | 2012 | — | 2 |
| Hyundai Rotem | Silverliner V | EMU | Commuter rail | 2012 | — | 2 |
| Alstom | N5 (Norristown) | Metro car | Heavy rail / metro | 1993 | 2025 | 1 |
What members see for each SEPTA fleet
Estimated miles per car, maintenance cost per car-mile against the national benchmark, the midlife overhaul and end-of-life year, and the onboard suppliers for doors, HVAC, brakes, propulsion and train control.
Start freeSEPTA rail car orders
| Model | Builder | Awarded | Quantity | Delivery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverliner VI | TBD (bids under review) | fall 2026 (expected) | 234 | first cars ~7 yrs after award | Rfp |
| Comet II (used ex-exo) | exo | 2026-03 | 24 | 2026 | Acquired |
| Multilevel coaches | CRRC MA | 2017 | 45 | — | Cancelled (Apr 2024) |
Recent SEPTA rail bids
| Bid | Posted | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| COMPRESSOR FREON REMANUFACTURE CARRIER SEPTA ePS (eBid/eQuote) | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| RING 1259 TRACTION MOTOR HT BAUERLE SEPTA ePS (eBid/eQuote) | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| TAB LOCKING SLV TRACTION MOTOR BOLT SEPTA ePS (eBid/eQuote) | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| COMPRESSOR FREON REMANUFACTURE CARRIER SEPTA ePS (eBid/eQuote) | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| ANTENNA TRAIN RADIO SLV SINCLAIR SEPTA ePS (eBid/eQuote) | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| ELEMENT HEATER N-5 RAILCARS INDEECO SEPTA ePS (eBid/eQuote) | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 |
Consist scores every bid for relevance and links it to the fleet it affects. 4 related contract awards on file. Get these by email.
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