Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
10% Reduction in Serious Crimes Following Record Decline; Fare Evasion Enforcement Up
PHILADELPHIA (October 15, 2025) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 10% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
TOD Wins APA PA Award
Earlier this week SEPTA received the 2025 Annual Award for a Project, Program, or Practice from the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association for our Transit Oriented Communities Guidelines. The award was… Continue reading TOD Wins APA PA Award
Slippery Rail Season: Information & Rider Safety Tips
Slippery Rail is the name for a condition that occurs when falling leaves, crushed by passing vehicles, deposit a residue on the tracks. This coating decreases the friction of a… Continue reading Slippery Rail Season: Information & Rider Safety Tips
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, October 13, 2025 is designated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans across the United States. The… Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Sidewalk Replacement Project to Affect Fern Rock Transit Center Bus Loading Zone thru Dec. 2026
Crews will remove and replace damaged sidewalk on Nedro Avenue. The new sidewalk will provide a more comfortable, safer experience for pedestrians and those waiting for buses at Fern Rock… Continue reading Sidewalk Replacement Project to Affect Fern Rock Transit Center Bus Loading Zone thru Dec. 2026
2025 T-Shirt Design Winner
The SEPTA Store is always looking for fresh ideas for t-shirt designs and in June 2025 posted a contest asking for submissions. The store received over thirty (30) very unique… Continue reading 2025 T-Shirt Design Winner
Fire Prevention Week
For the 26th consecutive year SEPTA and the Philadelphia Fire Department are observing Fire Prevention Week (Sunday, 10/5 thru Saturday 10/11) with 22” x 11” informational car cards in 2,000… Continue reading Fire Prevention Week
SEPTA to Enhance Rider Experience at 15th St/City Hall Station
Improvements Come Ahead of 2026 Events in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2025) – SEPTA is making capital improvements to 15th St/City Hall Station along the Broad Street Line [B] in preparation for the influx of visitors expected at… Continue reading SEPTA to Enhance Rider Experience at 15th St/City Hall Station
Photographer Appreciation Month
There’s something about the rails that draw photographers and videographers—professional and amateur—looking for that beautiful backdrop! In honor of Photographer Appreciation Month we want to take this opportunity to remind… Continue reading Photographer Appreciation Month
Celebrate October with Perks!
SEPTA is more than just a ride. Your SEPTA Key card gets you discounts to businesses, restaurants, museums, and more all over Philadelphia and beyond! And October is more than… Continue reading Celebrate October with Perks!
Get On Board
A few reasons to get on board… 👫➡🚆 Train travel is 17 times safer than car travel. Less risks associated with driving such as distracted or impaired driving and the… Continue reading Get On Board
Expiring Key Cards
Check the date! Is your card one of the 44,617 SEPTA Key cards expiring on September 30, 2025? If your card is registered you can move Travel Wallet/passes to a new card… Continue reading Expiring Key Cards