Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
PHILADELPHIA (June 10, 2026) – SEPTA today announced its infrastructure improvements at NRG Station and other key locations in preparation for the thousands of FIFA World Cup fans expected to… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Infrastructure Improvements & Preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026™
Underground Corridor Connects 15th St/City Hall to Walnut-Locust Station; Will Reduce Street-Level Congestion During Summer Events
PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2026) – Today SEPTA announced the reopening of the South Broad Concourse, the underground corridor that connects 15th St/City Hall stations to Walnut-Locust Station. Starting today, the… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Reopening of South Broad Concourse
New Bus Network Process Will Move Toward Phase 1 Implementation Later this Summer; Changes will Deliver More Reliable & Frequent Service Across SEPTA’s System
PHILADELPHIA (May 28, 2026) – The SEPTA Board today voted to approve the Fiscal Year 27 Annual Service Plan (ASP), including the first three phases of implementation for the Authority’s… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Annual Service Plan
Accessible, Solar-Powered Digital Displays Respond to Rider Feedback & Prepare for 2026 Events
PHILADELPHIA (May 27, 2026) – Today SEPTA deployed its first digital real-time arrival display at a bus stop in South Philadelphia, as part of a pilot program to bring more… Continue reading SEPTA Installs First Real-Time Arrival Display at Bus Stop
Additional B Trains & Free Rides Home From NRG Station; Overnight Service on B & L Lines
PHILADELPHIA (May 18, 2026) – SEPTA is preparing to welcome FIFA World Cup fans to Philadelphia and the region by providing additional service for the six matches, as well as… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Service Plan for FIFA World Cup 2026™
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
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
Serious Crime Down 30%; Full-Height Gates & Targeted Enforcement Reducing Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (April 21, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 30% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Station Now Fully Accessible with Elevators, Ramps & High-Level Platforms
ARDMORE, PA. (April 10, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates New Ardmore Station with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Continues Savings Through Austerity While Investing in Service Improvements, Safety & Security No Fare Increases or Service Cuts; Future Uncertain Without Permanent Funding Solution
PHILADELPHIA (April 9, 2026) – SEPTA is proposing a total budget of $2.7 billion for Fiscal Year 2027 – a $1.84 billion Operating Budget and $920.7 million Capital Budget. The… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating & Capital Budgets
24 Bombardier Comets to be Added Thanks to Emergency State Funding
PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 1, 2026) – As part of an ongoing effort to bolster its Regional Rail fleet, SEPTA is purchasing 24 rail cars from Exo in Quebec, Canada. Exo,… Continue reading SEPTA Purchases Montreal Coach Cars to Bolster Regional Rail Fleet
Structural Repairs to the Bridgeport Viaduct Connecting Bridgeport Station & Norristown Transit Center
PHILADELPHIA (March 27, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to kick off a major rehabilitation project on the [M] Norristown High Speed Line that will… Continue reading SEPTA to Begin Major Rehabilitation Project Along M Line
Accessible, Solar-Powered Digital Displays Respond to Rider Feedback & Prepare for 2026 Events
PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2026) – SEPTA is launching a pilot program to deploy digital real-time arrival displays at selected bus and trolley stops across the system. The first 10 devices… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Pilot Program to Bring More Real-Time Information to Riders
Part of Proposed Annual Service Plan for FY 2027; First Changes Will Start in August
PHILADELPHIA (March 11, 2026) – SEPTA plans to begin implementation of its much-anticipated New Bus Network initiative in August under the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Service Plan released today. Formerly… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Proposed Implementation Schedule for New Bus Network
