Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
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
SEPTA’s First-ever Retail Pop-up Store to Open on Black Friday; "Jingle Rails” Interactive Holiday Experience Debuts December 13
PHILADELPHIA (November 26, 2025) – SEPTA will offer two new holiday experiences this season at its headquarters in Center City —a brand-new pop-up store, as well as its first-ever “Jingle… Continue reading What’s In Store at SEPTA This Holiday Season?
PHILADELPHIA (August 28, 2025) – Without the approval of new state funding, SEPTA is moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on September 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that… Continue reading SEPTA to Implement 21.5% Fare Increase & Regional Rail Service Cuts Effective Sept. 1 & 2
New State Funding Needs to be Secured by Aug. 14 to Avoid Massive Service Cuts; Schedules Reflecting 20% Reductions Effective Aug. 24 Now Available on SEPTA.org
PHILADELPHIA (August 6, 2025) – New state transit funding must be secured by Aug. 14 in order for SEPTA to avoid implementation of a 20% service cut to close a… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Reduced-Service Schedules & Sets Deadline to Avert Cuts
New Quarterly Survey Data Shows Improvements in Safety, Cleanliness & Reliability Ratings
PHILADELPHIA (July 17, 2025) – SEPTA reported its highest-ever customer satisfaction scores, according to new data released today. The Authority has conducted its quarterly Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2023 –… Continue reading SEPTA Reports Record-High Customer Satisfaction Scores
Serious Crime Stays at Low Rate, Significant Progress Made on Fare Evasion & Quality-of-Ride Offenses
PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2025) – Serious crimes have continued to drop in most categories while enforcement of fare evasion, smoking and other quality-of-ride offenses has increased significantly, according to the… Continue reading SEPTA First-Half Crime Report
Parking Fees to be Collected at All SEPTA-owned Lots & Garages
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2025) – Beginning on Monday, July 7, SEPTA will begin charging for parking on weekends and holidays at all SEPTA-owned lots and garages, including 35 additional locations.In… Continue reading SEPTA to Institute Parking Fees on Weekends & Holidays Effective July 7
Extra late-night service on Regional Rail and Metro to Accommodate Holiday Revelers
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2025) – As the Philadelphia region prepares for the upcoming 4th of July festivities, SEPTA is encouraging revelers to utilize public transportation for both convenience and safety… Continue reading SEPTA To Offer Extra Service For 4th of July Festivities
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2025) – SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades and intensive cleaning as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11
Without State Funding Solution, SEPTA Will Begin Process of Dismantling the System
PHILADELPHIA (June 26, 2025) – Without action in Harrisburg to provide new funding for transit, the SEPTA Board today voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, which will… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves FY26 Budget with Devastating Service Cuts & Fare Increases
Service Suspended June 15 Through Sept. 2; Additional Service Provided on Chestnut Hill West
PHILADELPHIA (June 11, 2025) – SEPTA will rehabilitate five bridges along the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line beginning on Sunday, June 15 through Tuesday, September 2. As a result… Continue reading SEPTA to Rehabilitate Five Bridges Along Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line
35-Year SEPTA Veteran to Lead Authority Through Funding Crisis & Beyond
PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2025) – The SEPTA Board today voted to appoint Scott A. Sauer as the Authority’s General Manager. He received a unanimous vote from the Board, following a… Continue reading SEPTA Board Votes to Appoint Scott A. Sauer as General Manager
Without State Funding Solution, SEPTA Will Begin Process of Dismantling the System
PHILADELPHIA (May 15, 2025) – Public hearings will begin Monday, May 19, on SEPTA’s proposal to cut service by 45% and raise fares 21.5% to fill a $213 million recurring… Continue reading Public Hearings Next Week on SEPTA Proposal for Service Cuts & Fare Increases
SEPTA Continues to Find Innovative Ways to Cut Expenses During Funding Crisis
PHILADELPHIA (May 14, 2025) – As SEPTA faces a $213 million budget deficit starting July 1, the Authority is committed to becoming a more cost effective, nimble and healthy organization… Continue reading SEPTA’s Efficiency & Accountability Program Recognizes $91 Million in New Revenue & Savings
