PHILADELPHIA (February 19, 2026) – SEPTA is advising customers that new Bus and Metro schedules will go into effect on Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23.
The schedules reflect the next step in SEPTA’s Metro transition, which has the goal of making the system easier to use and simpler to navigate. There are also adjustments to the D1 and D2 Trolleys due to the implementation of a new, modern signal system that represents a major safety upgrade. As a result, trips on the D1 and D2 could take up to 10-15 minutes longer.
Transition to Metro Technology
The spring 2026 schedule change marks the next step in SEPTA’s transition to Metro terminology, which began over a year ago.
Metro unifies the [L] Market-Frankford Line, [B] Broad Street Line, [M] Norristown High Speed Line and Trolleys into a single, easy-to-use network with new maps, signage, and communication.
Nearly all bus lines are now indicated by numbers, and all Metro lines are identified by letters.
As part of this schedule change, SEPTA is removing the side-by-side references to old bus letters (except for Route K) and using the new numbers only. The [T] and [G] Trolleys will now only be referred to by their Metro names or departure/destination route. For example, the T1 will say “13th St to 63rdMalvern/Overbrook” and not Route 10.
New Signal System on D1/D2
The new Metro schedules also mark an important milestone for service on the D1 and D2 Trolley lines with the completion of a new signal system.
Beginning on February 23, D1 and D2 Trolleys will operate with a new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. CBTC is a modern signal system that will provide a higher level of safety utilizing radio communications between the vehicles and the signal system. CBTC establishes operating times between trolleys, enforces safe stopping distances, and prevents trolleys from exceeding established speed limits.
The system is similar to the CBTC system that has been in operation in the Center City Trolley Tunnel since 2005 and is part of a more than two-decade Authority-wide refresh of rail signal systems, including the installation of Positive Train Control on Regional Rail.
Following comprehensive testing and operator training, D1 and D2 schedules have been adjusted to reflect the implementation of the CBTC system and to ensure the reliability and predictability of scheduled arrival and departure times.
SEPTA will continue to operate the same number of daily trolleys on both lines – approximately four trolleys per hour during peak service in both directions. However, scheduled departure and arrival times have been changed to accommodate longer trip times, up to 15 minutes on D1 and 10 minutes on D2, depending on origin and destination. Customers should plan for additional travel time.
Riders on all Bus and Metro lines are encouraged to check the new schedules for updated departure and arrival times.
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