The results of that vote aren't expected until Nov. Though, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, a union that represents about 160 train engineers at SEPTA, is also seeking a new contract and has authorized a strike vote.
Express trains may make additional stops to accommodate the anticipated increase in ridership. In order to prepare riders in the case of a work stoppage next week, Busch noted that Regional Rail would continue to operate according to the current schedules.
