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SEPTA railroad chief takes a quick retirement

SEPTA's longtime railroad chief retired abruptly Monday. Richard J. Hanratty Jr., chief of rail transportation, announced he was leaving effective that day, said Jerri Williams, chief press officer.

SEPTA's longtime railroad chief retired abruptly Monday. Richard J. Hanratty Jr., chief of rail transportation, announced he was leaving effective that day, said Jerri Williams, chief press officer.

Williams declined to explain Hanratty's sudden departure, saying it was a personnel matter. Hanratty could not immediately be reached for comment. - Paul Nussbaum