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 Board Approves Purchase of 10 Fuel Cell Buses
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
SEPTA Announces City and Suburban Transit Schedule Changes Starting Sunday, February 26
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
SEPTA Awards Contract for King of Prussia Rail Final Design
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
SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Trolley Fleet
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
SEPTA Forms Partnership to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
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
Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Eagles-49ers NFC Championship Game
Extra Pre-Game Service Starts at 11:10 a.m.
Unibet, a leading platform for online sports betting, bingo, and poker, will help Eagles fans get home safely after the NFC Championship Game by sponsoring free rides home from NRG… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Eagles-49ers NFC Championship Game
Unibet Joins Septa To Provide Free Rides Home On Broad Street Line For Eagles Postseason
Unibet, a leading sportsbook and online casino, is ensuring Eagles fans get home safely after the game this Saturday night by partnering with SEPTA to provide free rides home from… Continue reading Unibet Joins Septa To Provide Free Rides Home On Broad Street Line For Eagles Postseason
betPARX Joins SEPTA To Provide Free Rides Home On Broad Street Line For Eagles Season
betPARX Casino & Sportsbook, one of the leading mobile Casino and Sportsbook apps, is ensuring Eagles fans get home safely this football season by partnering with SEPTA to provide free… Continue reading betPARX Joins SEPTA To Provide Free Rides Home On Broad Street Line For Eagles Season
SEPTA Announces New Regional Rail Schedules Effective Sunday, Jan. 8
SEPTA is advising customers that some changes are being made to select Regional Rail schedules starting this weekend. These updates will impact the Wilmington/Newark, West Trenton, Lansdale/Doylestown, Warminster, and Glenside… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Regional Rail Schedules Effective Sunday, Jan. 8
SEPTA Appoints New Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer
Emmanuella Myrthil Tasked With Ensuring a Healthy, Vibrant & Rewarding Environment at SEPTA
SEPTA announced that Emmanuella Myrthil has been appointed as the Authority’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. Myrthil will report to SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie S. Richards. The Chief… Continue reading SEPTA Appoints New Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer
betPARX Joins SEPTA To Provide Free Rides Home On Broad Street Line For Eagles Season
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SEPTA and Lightsource bp Progress Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Goals With Second Large-Scale Solar Project
A 25-megawatt solar project that is helping advance energy and sustainability priorities for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has reached commercial operation. The project is one of two solar… Continue reading SEPTA and Lightsource bp Progress Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Goals With Second Large-Scale Solar Project