📋 Tender Overview
SEPTA operates a VHF conventional simulcast radio system compliance with AREMA and AAR standards to support Regional Railroad Operations on both SEPTA and Amtrak. The equipment utilized has reached the end of its useful life, in addition the original radio coverage design is 40+ years old and was maximized for mobile radio vehicle coverage not portable radio coverage. As a result, existing talk-out and talk-back coverage gaps are present with portable talk-back coverage deficiencies which pose potential safety hazards. The five channels in use are called North Road, South Road, Center City, Station and Maintenance of Way.
Design and Construction: 2024 - 2029
