Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Serious Crime Down 30%; Full-Height Gates & Targeted Enforcement Reducing Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (April 21, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 30% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Station Now Fully Accessible with Elevators, Ramps & High-Level Platforms
ARDMORE, PA. (April 10, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates New Ardmore Station with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Proactive Planning Aims to Preserve Safe Travel & Prepare for Post-Storm Service
PHILADELPHIA (January 23, 2026) — As a winter storm is forecast to impact the region this weekend, SEPTA is preparing to adjust operations to promote safety and maintain service where… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Winter Storm Expected to Impact Region Saturday Night
Serious Crime Reaches Lowest Level in 10 Years; Fare Evasion & Quality of Life Enforcement Up
PHILADELPHIA (January 15, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 6% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Emergency Repairs & Testing Complete; Weekend Closures Scheduled for Wire Replacement
PHILADELPHIA (January 9, 2026) – SEPTA today announced the reopening of the Center City Trolley Tunnel, which has been closed since mid-November for emergency repairs and testing. All T Trolleys… Continue reading SEPTA to Reopen Center City Trolley Tunnel on Monday, Jan. 12
Will Improve Reliability & Crowding Stemming from Silverliner IV Fleet Shortages
PHILADELPHIA (January 9, 2026) – SEPTA will restore all morning express trips on Regional Rail starting on Monday, Jan. 12. This comes as more Silverliner IV railcars are being returned… Continue reading SEPTA to Restore All Morning Express Service on Regional Rail Starting Monday, Jan. 12
PHILADELPHIA (December 18, 2025) – The SEPTA Board today approved the new contracts with TWU Local 234 and SMART Local 1594. TWU Local 234 represents nearly 5,000 operators, mechanics, trade… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contracts with TWU Local 234 & SMART Local 1594
New Transit Hub Improves Bus Service in Northwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (December 15, 2025) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Wissahickon Transit Center in northwest Philadelphia. Service to the… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Wissahickon Transit Center Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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
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?
Regional Rail Service Will Gradually Improve; Crews to Finish Installing High-Heat Detectors by Dec. 5 Deadline
PHILADELPHIA (November 14, 2025) – SEPTA has completed the point-by-point inspections of its Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains ahead of today’s deadline set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Inspections of Silverliner IV Fleet
Study of similar Center City streets have shown a 12 percent reduction in travel times
PHILADELPHIA (November 3, 2025) – The City of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and SEPTA announced today that red-painted bus-only lanes will be installed on three critical transit… Continue reading City, SEPTA and PennDOT Announce New Red Bus Lanes on Three Corridors in Philadelphia
FRA Grants Extension for Enhanced Silverliner IV Regional Rail Train Inspections
PHILADELPHIA (October 31, 2025) – SEPTA is nearing completion of the 14 safety-related requirements outlined in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)’s Emergency Order issued on Oct. 1 in response to… Continue reading SEPTA Makes Significant Progress with FRA Emergency Order Directives
