SEPTA transit riders enjoy a "rare-mileage" trip, over a small part of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor due to projected called "The Southwest Connection Improvement Program", a $71 million project to improve SEPTA"s ROW along its Airport, Wilmington/Newark, and Media/Elwyn railroad lines. SEPTA passengers mingled with Amtrak passengers at 30th Street Station as well, utilizing the lower level platforms vs those on the upper level outdoor deck.
