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
Plan Would Provide New Fare Products to Boost Ridership Post-COVID
SEPTA today released a proposed $1.61 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. This proposal includes fare enhancements designed to boost ridership post-COVID and allows for the expansion of SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget: No Fare Increases, New Investments
Broad Street Line is the best option for Easy and Convenient Service to Citizens Bank Park
SEPTA is helping baseball fans slide into Citizens Bank Park this Friday for the Phillies home opener against the Oakland A’s with extra service on the Broad Street Line. SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA To Offer Extra Service for Phillies Home Opener This Friday
Philadelphia unveils interactive early literacy campaign for families on public transit
Early literacy advocates in Philadelphia today unveiled the nation’s largest effort to transform public transit commutes into fun learning experiences for children, helping families use everyday moments to grow strong… Continue reading Pioneering Early Literacy Campaign Arrives for SEPTA Riders
Amended FY 2022 Capital Budget Immediately Adds $95 Million for Critical Improvement Projects
SEPTA’s Board today approved an amended Capital Budget for the current fiscal year to add approximately $95 million in funding that has been made available through the recently enacted federal… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Invest New Federal Infrastructure Funds
Broad Street Line is a Slam Dunk for Easy and Convenient Service to the Wells Fargo Center
The Broad Street Line is the absolute best bet to the NCAA Basketball Tournament games this weekend at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia offering quick service and unbeatable… Continue reading SEPTA To Offer Extra Service for NCAA Tournament Games This Weekend
‘SEPTA Key Advantage’ Will Help Bolster an Inclusive Recovery for the Region
SEPTA is preparing to launch an institutional pass program that will help bolster an inclusive recovery for the region. “SEPTA Key Advantage” will allow participating institutions to acquire SEPTA Key… Continue reading SEPTA to Launch Institutional Pass Program
SEPTA Offering Frequent Service, Weekly Pass Discounts & Free Parking at Regional Rail Stations
As gas prices set record highs, SEPTA is encouraging more residents to check out the affordable and convenient public transit options available throughout the city and region. For less than… Continue reading Residents Can Save on Soaring Gas Prices by Riding SEPTA
Starting Week of March 7, 25% Off All Weekly TransPasses and TrailPasses
SEPTA is preparing to welcome more people back to the system this month – and is offering a big discount on weekly passes to help entice them to come on… Continue reading SEPTA to Offer Big Discounts on Weekly Passes in March
"Guides" Will Serve as Ambassadors to Assist & Educate Riders on Rules for Riding
SEPTA’s Board today approved a new program that will add “Guides” to serve as ambassadors on the system. Up to 88 guides will be assigned to stations and vehicles along… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves New Program to Promote Safety on the System
As part of a scheduled track replacement project SEPTA will close Woodland Avenue between 58th Street and 60th Street in Southwest Philadelphia beginning at 7 am Monday, February 28, through… Continue reading SEPTA to Close Woodland Avenue Monday for Trolley Line Improvements
Adjustments Based on Ridership & Efforts to Improve Reliability; Discounted Weekly Passes in March
SEPTA will adjust some bus and Market-Frankford Line schedules to reflect ridership trends, improve service reliability and prepare for more customers this spring. The changes are part of the annual… Continue reading New SEPTA Transit Schedules Effective Feb. 27-28
Critical Step Forward For ‘Bus Revolution’ Initiative; Public Encouraged To Participate In Virtual Event Feb. 3
SEPTA has released two reports on the bus network’s performance and changing travel trends in the Philadelphia region. This release marks a major milestone for “Bus Revolution,” a key initiative… Continue reading Two New SEPTA Reports Examine Bus Network
