Buses to replace trolleys on two Delaware County routes during weekends through May, SEPTA says

Trolley service on two of Delaware County's major lines will be replaced with shuttle buses on weekends through May, SEPTA announced Thursday .

The authority said recent severe inclement weather events, including one that caused a fallen tree, has affected the routes, and it plans to take proactive measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Earlier this month, crews began clearing tree branches and brush along the D1 and D2 routes, which extend southwest from 69th St. Transit Center in Upper Darby. The D1 goes to the Orange St./Media stop, and the D2 runs to the Chester Pike/Sharon Hill stop. The work will help improve operator visibility and prevent brush from falling