The Frankford Elevated
On November 10, 2022 – SEPTA recognized the 100th Anniversary of the Frankford section of the Market-Frankford Line via a celebration and press conference at Frankford Transportation Center. The Frankford… Continue reading The Frankford Elevated
SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
SEPTA today – October 27, 2023 – announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with TWU Local 234 on a new contract for employees in the City, Suburban, and… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
100 Years Ago – The Trackless Trolley Was The Most Philly Way To Go!
Known to the rest of the world as trolley buses – Philadelphia was the first city to regularly operate “trackless trolleys”. Trackless trolleys combine the best features of trolleys (minimal… Continue reading 100 Years Ago – The Trackless Trolley Was The Most Philly Way To Go!
SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
SEPTA today announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with TWU Local 234 on a new contract for employees in the City, Suburban, and Frontier Transit Divisions. This tentative… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen to Receive Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Swen’s vest… Continue reading SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen to Receive Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide; Possible Strike by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 As Soon As Nov. 1
Strike Would Stop City Bus, Trolley, Market-Frankford & Broad Street Line Services
The current contract between SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 expires at midnight on Tuesday, October 31. There has been progress in the contract negotiations, and there… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide; Possible Strike by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 As Soon As Nov. 1
Slippery Rail Season is Upon Us!
As you’re looking out your train or trolley window admiring autumn’s vivid leaf colors – SEPTA crews are also closely watching Mother Nature’s handiwork and the falling leaves 🍂 that… Continue reading Slippery Rail Season is Upon Us!
SEPTA Prepares for Slippery Rail Season: Crews to Perform Nightly Cleaning
Riders Asked to Plan for Possible Delays on Regional Rail
SEPTA is preparing for slippery rail season, and the Authority is asking Regional Rail customers to plan for possible delays, especially during wet and windy weather. Slippery rail is a… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Slippery Rail Season: Crews to Perform Nightly Cleaning
Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
Free rides begin at halftime and run for two hours post-game, or until last scheduled train departs; contactless credit card payment options now available
Throughout the regular season, Unibet, an official casino and sportsbook partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, will help Eagles fans get home safely after each Eagles home game by sponsoring free… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
September 2023 Ridership Trends
System-wide ridership in September was 64% of pre-COVID September 2019 ridership. System-wide ridership increased 13% from September 2022. On average there were approximately 77,893 more riders per day in September… Continue reading September 2023 Ridership Trends
Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
Today – October 13, 2023 – President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that were selected to receive $7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law… Continue reading Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study
Average of 4,000 Violations Per Week Recorded by Just Seven Buses Along Two Routes
SEPTA recorded an average of 4,000 weekly violations along two bus routes that were studied as part of an AI camera-assisted pilot program conducted over the spring and early summer.… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study