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
SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study
On October 12, 2023 – SEPTA released findings of a recent AI camera-assisted bus lane enforcement study. An average of 4,000 weekly violations along two bus routes were recorded and… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study
City Announces Progress of New Zero Fare Two-Year Pilot Program
This week City officials and program partners provided an update and additional information about Zero Fare, a new City-funded transit access pilot program that uses automatic enrollment to eliminate barriers for residents… Continue reading City Announces Progress of New Zero Fare Two-Year Pilot Program
SEPTA Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
13th St Station
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes over the last two years, SEPTA is continuing the initiative through October on the Broad Street (BSL) and Market-Frankford Lines (MFL). This… Continue reading SEPTA Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
Philly Daydreams: Stories In Transit
On Thursday, October 5, 2023 – Forman Arts Initiative (FAI) and Mural Arts debuted Philly Daydreams: Stories In Transit – a new augmented reality public art project by Indian-American artist… Continue reading Philly Daydreams: Stories In Transit
Citadel Credit Union Sponsoring Free Rides Home on Broad Street Line October 3 & 4 After Phillies’ Games
Service From NRG Station at Sports Complex
PHILADELPHIA (October 2, 2023) – SEPTA and Citadel Credit Union are helping the Philly Phaithful get to and from the National League East Wild Card games at Citizens Bank Park… Continue reading Citadel Credit Union Sponsoring Free Rides Home on Broad Street Line October 3 & 4 After Phillies’ Games