Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Agreement will Preserve Former Shawmont Station & Save SEPTA Nearly $1 Million in Improvement Costs
PHILADELPHIA (September 24, 2026) – SEPTA today awarded a contract to the City of Philadelphia for the long-term lease of the former Shawmont Station along the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line.… Continue reading SEPTA Awards Contract for Lease of Oldest Passenger Rail Station in America
Plan Represents a Generational Modernization for Pennsylvania’s Largest Transit System
PHILADELPHIA (September 22, 2026) – SEPTA today announced Accelerate – the Authority’s vision for safe, reliable and accessible service. With help from its partners, SEPTA can deliver modern stations, state-of-the-art… Continue reading Accelerate: SEPTA Announces Best-in-Class Vision for the Authority & Region
Partnership expands safe, convenient options for bicycle and scooter users
PHILADELPHIA (July 9, 2026) – SEPTA today announced the launch of a new pilot programintroducing Velomodo, a new secure bike parking solution, at Fox Chase Regional Rail Station.The initiative, delivered… Continue reading Velomodo Offers New Secure Bike Parking Pilot at SEPTA’s Fox Chase Station
Additional B Trains & Free Rides Home From NRG Station After Home Run Derby & All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA (July 8, 2026) – To help welcome baseball fans to Philadelphia, SEPTA is partnering with DraftKings and Pennsylvania Lottery to offer free rides home on the B [Broad Street… Continue reading DraftKings & Pennsylvania Lottery to Sponsor Free Rides Home for MLB All-Star Week
98% of Regional Rail Train Cars Available; More Predictable & Reliable Service
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2026) – SEPTA is advising customers that new Regional Rail schedules will go into effect on Sunday, July 5. The new schedules include some notable improvements that… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Regional Rail Schedules Effective July 5
Five-Year Strategic Plan & New Contract for Transit Police Passed
PHILADELPHIA (June 25, 2026) – SEPTA’s Board today approved a total budget of $2.7 billion for Fiscal Year 2027 – a $1.84 billion Operating Budget and $920.7 million Capital Budget.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Operating & Capital Budgets
PHILADELPHIA (June 17, 2026) – SEPTA and the Fraternal Order of Transit Police (FOTP) Lodge #109 today announced a tentative agreement on a new contract for Transit Police officers, averting… Continue reading SEPTA and FOTP Announce Tentative Contract Agreement for Transit Police Officers
Requests for Information (RFI) Process Advances Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Initiative
PHILADELPHIA (June 15, 2026) – SEPTA is seeking Requests for Information (RFIs) relating to development at Germantown Station, a Regional Rail station on the Chestnut Hill East Line. The station… Continue reading SEPTA Engaging Potential Developers About Mixed-Use Development at Germantown Station
PHILADELPHIA (June 10, 2026) – SEPTA today announced its infrastructure improvements at NRG Station and other key locations in preparation for the thousands of FIFA World Cup fans expected to… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Infrastructure Improvements & Preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026™
Underground Corridor Connects 15th St/City Hall to Walnut-Locust Station; Will Reduce Street-Level Congestion During Summer Events
PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2026) – Today SEPTA announced the reopening of the South Broad Concourse, the underground corridor that connects 15th St/City Hall stations to Walnut-Locust Station. Starting today, the… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Reopening of South Broad Concourse
New Bus Network Process Will Move Toward Phase 1 Implementation Later this Summer; Changes will Deliver More Reliable & Frequent Service Across SEPTA’s System
PHILADELPHIA (May 28, 2026) – The SEPTA Board today voted to approve the Fiscal Year 27 Annual Service Plan (ASP), including the first three phases of implementation for the Authority’s… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Annual Service Plan
Accessible, Solar-Powered Digital Displays Respond to Rider Feedback & Prepare for 2026 Events
PHILADELPHIA (May 27, 2026) – Today SEPTA deployed its first digital real-time arrival display at a bus stop in South Philadelphia, as part of a pilot program to bring more… Continue reading SEPTA Installs First Real-Time Arrival Display at Bus Stop
Additional B Trains & Free Rides Home From NRG Station; Overnight Service on B & L Lines
PHILADELPHIA (May 18, 2026) – SEPTA is preparing to welcome FIFA World Cup fans to Philadelphia and the region by providing additional service for the six matches, as well as… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Service Plan for FIFA World Cup 2026™
Riders on All Modes Can Tap Up to Five Times; Promotes Efficient Travel for 2026 Events
PHILADELPHIA (May 7, 2026) – SEPTA is launching its multi-rider feature for contactless payments starting on Friday, May 8. This means customers on all modes – buses, subways, trolleys, and… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Multi-Rider Feature for Contactless Payments
