PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2026) – SEPTA’s Office of Business Advancement & Engagement (OBAE) will host a free workshop during Philadelphia’s upcoming Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week. SEPTA is encouraging interested… Continue reading SEPTA to Host Economic Development Workshop for Small Businesses
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Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
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
SEPTA to Launch New, User-Friendly Website on Thursday, Dec. 7
Redesigned Site Prioritizes Customer Experience With Real-Time Tools & Introduces SEPTA Metro
SEPTA is announcing the launch of its new, transit-first, mobile-friendly website: septa.org. The redesigned site, which has been in the beta testing phase since August, will officially go live on… Continue reading SEPTA to Launch New, User-Friendly Website on Thursday, Dec. 7
Translations: Español (Spanish)
Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
Free rides begin at halftime and run for two hours post-game, or until last scheduled train departs; contactless credit card payment options now available
Throughout the regular season, Unibet, an official casino and sportsbook partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, will help Eagles fans get home safely after each Eagles home game by sponsoring free… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
Translations: Español (Spanish)
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town on SEPTA
The SEPTA Santa Express returns on Friday, November 24 with 14 trains headed to Center City to kick-off the holiday season
A supersized version of SEPTA’s annual ‘Santa Express’ will help merrymakers kick off the holiday season this year with the SEPTA SANTA EXPRESS-ES running in FULL FORCE this year. Fourteen… Continue reading Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town on SEPTA
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
The SEPTA Board today approved the new contracts between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, covering employees in the City, Suburban, and Frontier Transit Divisions. Union members voted last week to… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Alerts Riders to Bus Detours During Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 18-19
Dozens of Bus Routes to be Adjusted for Street Closures; Riders Urged to Plan Ahead
SEPTA would like to alert bus riders to a number of detours that will be in place due to road closures for the Philadelphia Marathon and related events this weekend,… Continue reading SEPTA Alerts Riders to Bus Detours During Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 18-19
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Celebrates Conshohocken Station Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
New Station Improves Accessibility on Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line; Service Began Nov. 6
CONSHOHOCKEN, MONTGOMERY COUNTY (November 9, 2023) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Conshohocken Station along the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Conshohocken Station Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Translations: Español (Spanish)
Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line [B] After Every Eagles Game
Free rides begin at halftime and run for two hours post-game, or until last scheduled train departs; contactless credit card payment options now available
Throughout the regular season, Unibet, an official casino and sportsbook partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, will help Eagles fans get home safely after each Eagles home game by sponsoring free… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line [B] After Every Eagles Game
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA to Stop Accepting Tokens Effective Jan. 1, 2024
Token Sales Ended in 2018; Customers Encouraged to Switch to SEPTA Key Card
SEPTA would like to inform customers that the Authority will no longer accept tokens for fare payment effective January 1, 2024. The sale of tokens ended in 2018; however, SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA to Stop Accepting Tokens Effective Jan. 1, 2024
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
SEPTA today announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with TWU Local 234 on a new contract for employees in the City, Suburban, and Frontier Transit Divisions. This tentative… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen to Receive Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Swen’s vest… Continue reading SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen to Receive Body Armor Donation
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide; Possible Strike by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 As Soon As Nov. 1
Strike Would Stop City Bus, Trolley, Market-Frankford & Broad Street Line Services
The current contract between SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 expires at midnight on Tuesday, October 31. There has been progress in the contract negotiations, and there… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide; Possible Strike by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 As Soon As Nov. 1
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Prepares for Slippery Rail Season: Crews to Perform Nightly Cleaning
Riders Asked to Plan for Possible Delays on Regional Rail
SEPTA is preparing for slippery rail season, and the Authority is asking Regional Rail customers to plan for possible delays, especially during wet and windy weather. Slippery rail is a… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Slippery Rail Season: Crews to Perform Nightly Cleaning
Translations: Español (Spanish)