The safety issues tied to SEPTA's use of aging Regional Rail train cars stems from mismanagement — not a lack of funding, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said Tuesday. But he said he remains hopeful that collaborations between state and Philadelphia leaders will yield a better transportation system for riders.

Federal transportation officials met with SEPTA leaders, including General Manager Scott Sauer, on Tuesday morning as inspections continued on SEPTA's aging Silverliner IV cars. Both sides called the meeting productive.

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Speaking afterward at a press conference, Duffy said Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. John Fetterman, Sen. Dave McCormick and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker ha

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