Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
All Services Will Continue Operating on Normal Schedules
PHILADELPHIA (December 8, 2025) – SEPTA today announced that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with TWU Local 234 for employees the union represents in the City, Suburban and… Continue reading SEPTA Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Largest Transit Workers Union
10 Coach Cars Will Help Add Much-Needed Capacity on Regional Rail
PHILADELPHIA (December 4, 2025) – SEPTA will receive the 10 leased rail coach cars from Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail (MARC) on Friday, Dec. 5. SEPTA signed the one-year agreement… Continue reading SEPTA to Receive Leased MARC Railcars on Friday, Dec. 5
Historic Investment in SEPTA’s Bus Infrastructure, Part of ‘Bus Revolution’ to Improve Service Reliability
SEPTA is partnering with the City of Philadelphia and PennDOT to install red paint on the Market Street bus-only lanes from 20th to 15th Streets (eastbound) and Juniper to 6th… Continue reading SEPTA Partners with City & PennDOT to Install Red Bus Lanes on Market Street
Application Now Open to All Employers, Including Small Businesses
After a successful launch with large and medium-sized employers, SEPTA is expanding its institutional pass program, called “SEPTA Key Advantage”. The Authority is inviting all businesses in the region, including… Continue reading SEPTA Key Advantage Institutional Pass Program Expansion Continues
New Transit Hub to Improve Bus Service in Northwest Philadelphia
SEPTA is moving forward with the construction of the new Wissahickon Transportation Center, which will enhance the customer experience at the busy bus station on Ridge Avenue. “This new, state-of-the-art… Continue reading SEPTA Moves Forward with Construction of Wissahickon Transportation Center
Extra Service to Run on Regional Rail; Convenient Connections from Subway, Bus & Trolley
For the first time in two years, the Philadelphia Flower Show is returning to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and SEPTA can help showgoers welcome spring and experience “The Garden Electric.”… Continue reading SEPTA Ready for Philadelphia Flower Show Return to Pennsylvania Convention Center
Part of SEPTA’s Zero Emission Bus Initiative; Pilot Program to Start in Late 2024
The SEPTA Board this month approved a contract for the purchase of 10 fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs), made in the United States by New Flyer of America. The purchase… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Purchase of 10 Fuel Cell Buses
Changes include expanded service for Route 135 in Chester County
On Sunday, February 26, and Monday, February 27, City and Suburban transit service changes will be in effect. This includes expanded service for Bus Route 135 in Chester County. Enhanced… Continue reading SEPTA Announces City and Suburban Transit Schedule Changes Starting Sunday, February 26
Major Milestone for Project to Connect Center City, University City & KOP
SEPTA today awarded a consultant contract to HNTB Corporation for the final design phase of the King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) Project. This marks another major milestone for the… Continue reading SEPTA Awards Contract for King of Prussia Rail Final Design
Major Milestone for Trolley Modernization Program that will Deliver Full Accessibility for Customers
SEPTA today awarded a contract to Alstom Transportation Inc. for the purchase of modern, fully ADA-compliant trolley vehicles to replace the Authority’s entire aging fleet of trolleys. This represents a… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Trolley Fleet
Signs Across the System Promote National Human Trafficking Hotline
SEPTA today announced that the authority is partnering with Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia and the Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware to raise awareness of human trafficking. According… Continue reading SEPTA Forms Partnership to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
Extra Pre-Game Service Starts at 11:10 a.m.
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