SEPTA Sets New Record For Regional Rail Ridership
Growth Comes Despite Continued Challenges To Fund Critical Improvements To Aging Transit System
SEPTA has set a new Regional Rail ridership record, with 36,023,000 trips taken by customers during Fiscal Year 2013, the authority announced today. Fiscal Year 2013 was the 12-month period… Continue reading SEPTA Sets New Record For Regional Rail Ridership
Shuttle Buses Scheduled Along SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line
Due to overhead power, signal and track work, shuttle buses will replace train service along SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line between North Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill West Stations… Continue reading Shuttle Buses Scheduled Along SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line
SEPTA Adds Service For July 4th Celebration On The Parkway
Extra Trips Before & After Event To Accommodate Holiday Revelers
SEPTA will run extra service on July 4th to get people to-and-from the Wawa Welcome America celebration. The annual event includes an afternoon festival along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and… Continue reading SEPTA Adds Service For July 4th Celebration On The Parkway
SEPTA Fare Increases Take Effect Monday, July 1st
Plan Includes Fare Simplification Efforts To Prepare For Upcoming Move To Electronic Payment System
SEPTA’s first fare increase in three years will take effect on Monday, July 1, 2013. The changes were approved by the SEPTA Board in May. In keeping with the recommendations… Continue reading SEPTA Fare Increases Take Effect Monday, July 1st
SEPTA to Close Norristown High Speed Line’s Bridgeport Viaduct for Repairs
Four Month Bridge Closure Begins July 8
On Monday, July 8, 2013, SEPTA’s Bridgeport Viaduct – the bridge that carries SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) over the Schuylkill River between Bridgeport Station and the Norristown Transportation… Continue reading SEPTA to Close Norristown High Speed Line’s Bridgeport Viaduct for Repairs
SEPTA Holds Re-Dedication Ceremony At Cecil B. Moore Station
Legacy of Station's Namesake Honored With New Art Mosaic & Plaque
SEPTA today re-dedicated the Cecil B. Moore Station to honor the legacy of its namesake, and unveiled a plaque and artwork highlighting his life and many accomplishments. The station, which… Continue reading SEPTA Holds Re-Dedication Ceremony At Cecil B. Moore Station
SEPTA Is ‘The Way to Go’ For U.S. Open Spectators Traveling To Merion Golf Club
Transit Authority Expands Service With Special Schedules For Championship Tournament
To accommodate the thousands of spectators traveling to and from the 2013 U.S. Open Championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA, SEPTA is expanding service with special schedules… Continue reading SEPTA Is ‘The Way to Go’ For U.S. Open Spectators Traveling To Merion Golf Club
SEPTA Schedules Switch and Track Crossing Renewal Project at 49th and Woodland
Work to take place June 9-22
SEPTA has scheduled a switch and track crossing renewal project for the intersection of 49th Street and Woodland Avenue from June 9-22, 2013. Service on SEPTA’s Route 11 and 36… Continue reading SEPTA Schedules Switch and Track Crossing Renewal Project at 49th and Woodland
SEPTA Offers Special Service to Inaugural Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic
The 2013 Bike Race Sets New Tradition and Race Route in City Neighborhoods
SEPTA will offer special service on its Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line and make service adjustments to several bus routes for the Parx Casino Philly Classic on Sunday, June 2, 2013.… Continue reading SEPTA Offers Special Service to Inaugural Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic
SEPTA Taking Proactive Approach In Battling Excessive Heat
Efforts Focus On Minimizing Disruptions For Customers Throughout Transit System
With temperatures expected to continue to climb into the 90s through this week, SEPTA is taking a number of steps to prevent heat-related disruptions to customers. SEPTA officials are monitoring… Continue reading SEPTA Taking Proactive Approach In Battling Excessive Heat
SEPTA Board Approves Fare Increases; Budget Action Deferred
Votes For Operating & Capital Budgets On Hold Due To Uncertainty Over Transit Funding
The SEPTA Board today approved a proposal to increase fares and simplify the payment process for customers in preparation for next year’s move to a modernized fare system under the… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fare Increases; Budget Action Deferred
SEPTA Celebrates Completion of Primos Station Reconstruction Project
New Station Features ADA Accessibility, Increased Parking and Modern Amenities
SEPTA representatives gathered Thursday with elected officials, community leaders and other dignitaries to celebrate the completion of the $8.3 million, Primos Station Reconstruction Project. Situated along SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn Regional Rail… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Completion of Primos Station Reconstruction Project