Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
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
Station Open During Work; Early Closures April 23-25 for Intensive Cleaning & Repairs
SEPTA’s efforts to tackle critical safety, security and infrastructure needs along the Market-Frankford Line Stations are continuing with work at the Allegheny Station. This follows successful efforts to address similar… Continue reading SEPTA Moves Safety, Security & Infrastructure Blitz to Allegheny Station
Will Follow Two-Week Closure to Address Critical Safety, Security & Infrastructure Issues
SEPTA will reopen the Somerset Station on the Market-Frankford Line on Monday, April 5. This will follow a two-week closure to address emergency safety, security and infrastructure issues. “SEPTA looks… Continue reading SEPTA to Reopen Somerset Station on Monday, April 5
Riders Encouraged to Use Convenient SEPTA Key Card; Paper Tickets Refundable
With the SEPTA Key Card Travel Wallet available for Regional Rail, SEPTA will no longer accept paper tickets on Regional Rail trains or at the turnstiles at the Center City… Continue reading SEPTA to Stop Accepting Paper Tickets on Regional Rail Effective April 2
Two sergeants from the SEPTA Transit Police Department will be suspended without pay for inappropriate social media posts related to the riots in Washington, D.C. This follows a SEPTA Police… Continue reading SEPTA Officers Suspended Without Pay for Social Media Posts About Jan. 6 Riots
New Maps Highlight Convenient & Frequent SEPTA Options for Mass Vaccine Sites
SEPTA is encouraging Philadelphia residents to take transit to their appointments at the City’s COVID-19 vaccination sites. To help them with their travels, SEPTA has developed new maps that highlight… Continue reading SEPTA Encourages City Residents to Use Transit for COVID-19 Vaccine Travel
Goal: Move Region Forward by Providing Safe, Reliable & Accessible Mobility Choices
The SEPTA Board today approved a five-year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. The plan – “SEPTA Forward: A Vision for a Stronger Future” – provides a framework… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan
Service Will Provide Riders with More Travel Options; Part of Regional Rail Schedule Change March 7-8
Weekday service will resume on the Chestnut Hill West Line under Regional Rail schedule changes that go into effect on March 7 and 8. Chestnut Hill West was suspended last… Continue reading Chestnut Hill West Line to Return with Weekday Trips on March 8
Proactive Service Changes for Thursday & Friday Preserve Safe Travel Options
As the region braces for significant snowfall, SEPTA is preparing to make service changes that promote safety throughout the transit system. With the peak of the winter storm expected Thursday… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Winter Storm Descending on Region
Lightsource BP's Elk Hill 2 Solar Farm in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, Will Help SEPTA Meet its Sustainability Goals While Supporting the Local Economy
A stride in decarbonization in Pennsylvania was made recently with the commercial operation of a 17.5 megawatt solar farm in Franklin County, Pa. The project, Elk Hill Solar 2, developed… Continue reading Solar Farm Designed to Lower SEPTA’s Carbon Footprint Now Operational
Proactive Service Changes for Late Sunday & Monday Preserve Safe Travel Options
As the region braces for significant snowfall, SEPTA is preparing to make service changes that promote safety throughout the transit system. With the peak of the winter storm expected Sunday… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Winter Storm Descending on Region
Part of Regional Effort to Promote Safe and Healthy Travel During Pandemic
SEPTA is bolstering efforts to promote safe and health travel during the pandemic with the launch of Mask Force Philly, a regional initiative with other major transit agencies designed to… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Mask Force Philly
Effective Sunday, January 24; Wilmington/Newark Line Extended
SEPTA is advising customers that some changes are being made to select Regional Rail schedules starting next week. These updates will impact the Chestnut Hill East, Fox Chase, Lansdale/Doylestown, Manayunk/Norristown,… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Regional Rail Schedules
