Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Station Will Close Through August 2027 for Major Renovations
PHILADELPHIA (August 27, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to break ground on a project at 11th St Station that will make the station fully… Continue reading SEPTA Breaks Ground on Accessibility Project at 11th St Station
Phase 1 of SEPTA’s New Bus Network includes two new routes, and extension of Route 45 to Navy Yard
PHILADELPHIA (August 18, 2026) – Beginning August 23 and 24 Phase 1 of SEPTA’s New Bus Network will go into effect, which will include two new routes and six route… Continue reading SEPTA Launches More Efficient, Reliable Bus Network Starting August 23 & 24
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University and SEPTA have partnered to provide Temple students with free SEPTA access between Cecil B. Moore South Station and NRG Station for all Temple football home… Continue reading Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
PHILADELPHIA (August 26, 2026) – SEPTA will fully bus all five trolley lines over four weekends through the end of September to accommodate power substation repairs. The substation powers the… Continue reading T Weekend Shuttle Busing for Substation Repairs
New extended route restores direct SEPTA bus service between Center City and the Navy Yard seven days a week for the first time in more than a decade
PHILADELPHIA (August 11, 2026) — PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation and master developer and operator of the Navy Yard, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), elected officials and community… Continue reading SEPTA Route 45 Bus Officially Launches Seven-Day Service to the Navy Yard
Station Will Close Through August 2027 for Major Renovations
PHILADELPHIA (August 6, 2026) – Later this month, SEPTA will break ground on a project at 11th St Station that will make the [Market-Frankford Line] station fully accessible. More than… Continue reading SEPTA to Break Ground on Accessibility Project at 11th Street Station
PHILADELPHIA (August 4, 2026) – SEPTA will adjust service on the D1 and D2 trolleys from Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, to accommodate a full-depth renewal of the… Continue reading D1 & D2 Trolley Shuttle Busing, Road Closure Start Friday for SEPTA Grade Crossing Renewal
Service Adjustments to Accommodate Critical Bridge Improvement Projects
PHILADELPHIA (July 29, 2026) – SEPTA will run shuttle buses in place of trains along multiple lines to accommodate critical bridge improvement projects starting on Saturday, Aug. 1. To support… Continue reading SEPTA to Run Shuttle Buses Along Multiple Rail Lines Starting Aug. 1
Serious Crime Down 21%; Fare Evasion & Smoking Enforcement Up
PHILADELPHIA (July 29, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 21% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Partnership expands safe, convenient options for bicycle and scooter users
PHILADELPHIA (July 9, 2026) – SEPTA today announced the launch of a new pilot programintroducing Velomodo, a new secure bike parking solution, at Fox Chase Regional Rail Station.The initiative, delivered… Continue reading Velomodo Offers New Secure Bike Parking Pilot at SEPTA’s Fox Chase Station
Additional B Trains & Free Rides Home From NRG Station After Home Run Derby & All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA (July 8, 2026) – To help welcome baseball fans to Philadelphia, SEPTA is partnering with DraftKings and Pennsylvania Lottery to offer free rides home on the B [Broad Street… Continue reading DraftKings & Pennsylvania Lottery to Sponsor Free Rides Home for MLB All-Star Week
98% of Regional Rail Train Cars Available; More Predictable & Reliable Service
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2026) – SEPTA is advising customers that new Regional Rail schedules will go into effect on Sunday, July 5. The new schedules include some notable improvements that… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Regional Rail Schedules Effective July 5
Five-Year Strategic Plan & New Contract for Transit Police Passed
PHILADELPHIA (June 25, 2026) – SEPTA’s Board today approved a total budget of $2.7 billion for Fiscal Year 2027 – a $1.84 billion Operating Budget and $920.7 million Capital Budget.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Operating & Capital Budgets
PHILADELPHIA (June 17, 2026) – SEPTA and the Fraternal Order of Transit Police (FOTP) Lodge #109 today announced a tentative agreement on a new contract for Transit Police officers, averting… Continue reading SEPTA and FOTP Announce Tentative Contract Agreement for Transit Police Officers
