Section 103 - Prior rights preserved(a) Existing law continued.--Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, it is the intention of this part to continue existing law. Any public utility, contract carrier by motor vehicle, or broker rendering service or having the right to render service on the day preceding the effective date of this part shall be entitled to the full enjoyment and the exercise of all and every right, power and privilege which it lawfully possessed on that date.(b) Existing proceedings, certificates, regulations, tariffs and contracts.--All litigation, hearings, investigations, and other proceedings whatsoever, pending under any repealed statute supplied by this part, shall continue and remain in full force and effect, and may be continued and completed under the provisions of this part. All certificates, permits, licenses, orders, rules, regulations or tariffs made, issued, or filed under any repealed statute supplied by this part, and in full force and effect upon the effective date of this part, shall remain in full force and effect for the term issued, or until revoked, vacated, or modified under the provisions of this part. All existing contracts and obligations of the commission or its predecessor, entered into or created under any repealed statute supplied by this part, and in force and effect upon the effective date of this part, shall remain in full force and effect and shall continue to be performed by the commission.(c) Remedies cumulative.--Except as otherwise provided in this part, nothing in this part shall abridge or alter the existing rights of action or remedies in equity or under common or statutory law of this Commonwealth, and the provisions of this part shall be cumulative and in addition to such rights of action and remedies. 1978, July 1, P.L. 598, No. 116, § 1, effective in 60 days.