On May 28, 2026, the SEPTA Board approved the FY27 Annual Service Plan (ASP), which includes the implementation of Phase 1, 2 and 3 of the New Bus Network. For complete… Continue reading New Bus and Metro Schedules, June 14–15
Category: Bulletins
Service advisories and other notices published by Communications.
Fall 2025 T Trolley Tunnel Closure Information
Update as of February 2026: Trolleys remain on diversion overnight. The update history below is included for reference purposes. Update as of January 30, 2026: Planned tunnel maintenance work for… Continue reading Fall 2025 T Trolley Tunnel Closure Information
Trolley Tunnel Reopens Overnight; Sunday & Monday Maintenance Closures Continue
The Trolley tunnel is now open for regular overnight service, Tuesday through Saturday. On Sunday and Monday nights, from 10 pm until 5 am, the tunnel will continue to close for routine maintenance, and trolleys will run on diversion… Continue reading Trolley Tunnel Reopens Overnight; Sunday & Monday Maintenance Closures Continue
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
Contactless Payment Available on All SEPTA Modes
SEPTA is proud to be the first commuter rail system in the United States to deploy contactless payment! As of, April 2025, SEPTA accepts contactless payment options on Regional Rail.… Continue reading Contactless Payment Available on All SEPTA Modes
SEPTA Key Card Multi-Rider Feature
The multi-rider feature allows up to five riders on one SEPTA Key card. Taps can be on a single bus/trolley validator or a combination of taps on different turnstiles at… Continue reading SEPTA Key Card Multi-Rider Feature
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
Security Barrier Project at Fern Rock Transit Center thru Fall 2026
Crews are constructing a security barrier wall made up primarily of fencing, with a small concrete section, along the east side of the Regional Rail tracks at Fern Rock Transit… Continue reading Security Barrier Project at Fern Rock Transit Center thru Fall 2026
D1/D2 CBTC System Update
On February 23, 2026, SEPTA’s [D] Media-Sharon Hill Line service began operating with a new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. CBTC is a modern signal system that provides a higher level of safety, utilizing radio communications… Continue reading D1/D2 CBTC System Update
How to Find Regional Rail Car Counts on SEPTA.org & the SEPTA App
SEPTA’s app and website provide riders with detailed information on how many cars each Regional Rail train is running with – here are some pointers for finding this information. Across… Continue reading How to Find Regional Rail Car Counts on SEPTA.org & the SEPTA App
Swarthmore Station ADA Modification Project
Crews are performing construction work to create an accessibility path between the inbound and outbound platforms at Swarthmore Station. Once the project is complete, all passengers, including those with mobility… Continue reading Swarthmore Station ADA Modification Project
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
I-95 Chestnut Street Bridge Construction Impacts Penn’s Landing Bus Routes
Penn’s Landing & I-95 Central Access Philadelphia (CAP) Project and Bridge Closure Impacts SEPTA Bus Routes 5, 12, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42 & 44 The I-95 CAP project, coupled… Continue reading I-95 Chestnut Street Bridge Construction Impacts Penn’s Landing Bus Routes