T5 Trolley Service Restored along Island Avenue, May 24
In 2023, the City of Philadelphia kicked off the Island Avenue Improvement Project to reduce congestion and improve safety for all modes of transportation along Island Avenue from Elmwood Ave to Suffolk… Continue reading T5 Trolley Service Restored along Island Avenue, May 24
Multi-Rider Fare Now Available for Contactless Payments on All Modes
SEPTA enabled the multi-rider feature for contactless payments on Friday, May 8. On all modes of transit (buses, subways, trolleys and Regional Rail), you can tap your credit/debit card or… Continue reading Multi-Rider Fare Now Available for Contactless Payments on All Modes
National Etiquette Week
2026 isn’t just another year. It’s Philly’s biggest year yet. The global spotlight of 2026 approaching and an influx of new and occasional riders are two big reasons we needed… Continue reading National Etiquette Week
National Police Week 2026
National Police Week runs from May 10-16, 2026 and honors law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. SEPTA Transit Police Sergeant Thomas Sewell was stabbed to death on… Continue reading National Police Week 2026
SEPTA Launches Multi-Rider Feature for Contactless Payments
Riders on All Modes Can Tap Up to Five Times; Promotes Efficient Travel for 2026 Events
PHILADELPHIA (May 7, 2026) – SEPTA is launching its multi-rider feature for contactless payments starting on Friday, May 8. This means customers on all modes – buses, subways, trolleys, and… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Multi-Rider Feature for Contactless Payments
Get Caught Reading on SEPTA
There is no better challenge than Get Caught Reading Month in May! The Association of American Publishers founded the Get Caught Reading campaign in 1999 to promote the joy of reading… Continue reading Get Caught Reading on SEPTA
Celebrate May 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 May is more than… Continue reading Celebrate May with Perks!
SEPTA Announces Winner of Earth Day Sustainability Award
Wissahickon Transit Center Recognized for advancing SEPTA’s sustainability playbook by reducing energy costs, managing stormwater runoff and supporting biodiversity
PHILADELPHIA (April 28, 2026) – Today SEPTA’s Office of Sustainability announced the winner of its annual Earth Day Sustainability Awards with the honor going to the recently-opened new Wissahickon Transit… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Winner of Earth Day Sustainability Award
41 Years and Counting
SEPTA inherited all of its Regional Rail lines from existing railroads except one—the Airport Line—which we constructed and opened on this day in 1985! Which makes April 28, 2026 its… Continue reading 41 Years and Counting
National Superhero Day
Have you ever been reunited with a lost item or saved from boarding the wrong train? National Superhero Day is April 28 and reminds us that those who come to… Continue reading National Superhero Day
Check the Date!
Check the date! Does your SEPTA Key card expire on April 30, 2026? If your card is registered you can move Travel Wallet/passes to a new card online. Registering your card… Continue reading Check the Date!
Chestnut Hill East Station Reconstruction Project to Affect Parking Availability
Crews have been working to renovate Chestnut Hill East Station since January 2025. The construction is ongoing and scheduled to be completed in summer/fall of 2026. The project will provide… Continue reading Chestnut Hill East Station Reconstruction Project to Affect Parking Availability