Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
24 Bombardier Comets to be Added Thanks to Emergency State Funding
PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 1, 2026) – As part of an ongoing effort to bolster its Regional Rail fleet, SEPTA is purchasing 24 rail cars from Exo in Quebec, Canada. Exo,… Continue reading SEPTA Purchases Montreal Coach Cars to Bolster Regional Rail Fleet
Structural Repairs to the Bridgeport Viaduct Connecting Bridgeport Station & Norristown Transit Center
PHILADELPHIA (March 27, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to kick off a major rehabilitation project on the M [Norristown High Speed Line] that will… Continue reading SEPTA to Begin Major Rehabilitation Project Along M Line
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes last year SEPTA is continuing the initiative through the summer on the Broad Street (BSL) and Market-Frankford Lines (MFL). This weekend’s station… Continue reading Subway Station Cleaning Continues This Weekend
Wawa Station to Open Aug. 21, New Terminus of Media/Wawa Line
SEPTA’s newest Regional Rail station will bear the name of a hometown institution thanks to a naming rights agreement announced today. The new Wawa Station will officially open for service… Continue reading SEPTA and Wawa Announce Station Naming Rights Agreement
Customers Encouraged to Complete Online Survey by July 24
SEPTA is seeking input from Philadelphia and Delaware County trolley riders on how new and updated stations, cars, and stops will look and operate in the future. The Authority is… Continue reading SEPTA Seeks Input From Riders on Trolley Modernization
Online Application for New Institutional Pass Program Now Available
After a successful launch with three introductory partners, SEPTA is expanding its institutional pass program, called “SEPTA Key Advantage”. The Authority is inviting more organizations to participate in this revolutionary… Continue reading ‘SEPTA Key Advantage’ Program Expansion Begins
Southwest Connection Improvement Program Continues Infrastructure Rebuild; Starts This Weekend
SEPTA will further efforts to rebuild a critical portion of Regional Rail infrastructure in the University City area as part of the Southwest Connection Improvement Program (SCIP). Work and related… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Regional Rail Service Adjustments for Upcoming Work
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for 16 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2022 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA Trolley Routes… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2022 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 8-25
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes last year SEPTA is continuing the initiative through the summer on the Broad Street (BSL) and Market-Frankford Lines (MFL). This weekend’s station… Continue reading Subway Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2023, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. SEPTA’s fiscal year covers the 12-month period… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
Officials to gather in West Philadelphia for design reveal
On Saturday, June 18, SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie S. Richards will join Pennsylvania State Representative Christopher M. Rabb and leaders of First Episcopal District AME Church to showcase… Continue reading SEPTA to Install Historical Panels At Allen Lane Station
Project Will Improve Service Reliability; Riders Encouraged to Attend Webinar
SEPTA will begin a month-long project to enhance Regional Rail infrastructure as part of the Fox Chase Improvement Program. The work is scheduled to take place from July 5 through… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Upgrades to Fox Chase Regional Rail Line
SEPTA is asking the public to provide feedback on two network options for the as part of their Bus Revolution project. Bus Revolution, the authority’s first comprehensive redesign of its… Continue reading SEPTA Continues to Seek Public Input on Bus Network Redesign
Maintenance Work At Susquehanna-Dauphin Also Scheduled
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes last year SEPTA is continuing the initiative beginning this month and through September on the Broad Street (BSL) and Market-Frankford Lines (MFL).… Continue reading Subway Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
