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
Stephanie Deiger Has Experience with Employee Development and Relations to New Role
SEPTA today announced Stephanie Deiger has been promoted to Assistant General Manager of Human Resources. In her new role, Deiger will be responsible for the departments and staff that are… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Assistant General Manager for Human Resources
Initiative Moves to Three New Stations During July
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes in recent months, SEPTA will continue the initiative this weekend (July 9, 10, 11) for a cleaning blitz at Huntingdon Station on… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Weekend Maintenance & Cleaning Blitz
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for 17 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA Trolley Routes… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 9-26
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2022, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. SEPTA’s fiscal year covers the 12-month period… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Operating & Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022
Event Scheduled June 26; Various Skilled Trades Positions Available
In an effort to recruit female applicants to fill a variety of skilled trades positions, SEPTA is holding a virtual hiring event this weekend. The Women Building SEPTA Virtual Trades… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold Virtual Career Fair Targeted to Women
Convenient Options for Travel to FDR Park in South Philadelphia
SEPTA is reminding Philadelphia Flower Show fans that public transportation offers convenient travel to the region’s most anticipated gardening attraction – without the hassles of traffic and parking. The Philadelphia… Continue reading SEPTA Ready for Philadelphia Flower Show
Initiative Moves to Four New Stations During June
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes in recent months, SEPTA will expand the initiative to four additional locations during each weekend in June. Work will start this weekend… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Weekend Maintenance & Cleaning Blitz
SEPTA Ready to Support Reopening & Recovery from COVID-19
SEPTA has completed reconstruction of the 5th Street/Independence Hall Station – transforming it into a destination worthy of its location in the middle of the nation’s most historic square mile.… Continue reading 5th Street/Independence Hall Station Project Complete
Cleaning and Security Enhancements in Place to Keep Customers and Employees Safe
In support of the City of Philadelphia’s decision to relax its Safer at Home restrictions due to the continuing drop in new reported cases of COVID-19 and ongoing increases in… Continue reading SEPTA is Ready to Welcome Back Riders
Sessions for Operating & Capital Budget Proposals to be Held May 24-26
SEPTA is encouraging customers, residents and other members of the public to participate in a series of virtual public hearings next week regarding proposed Operating and Capital Budgets for the… Continue reading SEPTA Invites Public to Virtual Budget Hearings Next Week
New Online Tool Gives Customers a Virtual Look On-Board Vehicles While Planning Trips; Available Now for Most Bus Routes, Will Expand to Cover All Modes
Effective June 1, 2021, SEPTA will lift passenger capacity limits on vehicles that were put into place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask requirements for customers and employees… Continue reading SEPTA to Remove COVID-19 Vehicle Capacity Limits Effective June 1
New Online Tool Gives Customers a Virtual Look On-Board Vehicles While Planning Trips; Available Now for Most Bus Routes, Will Expand to Cover All Modes
SEPTA today launched a new online tool to provide customers with information about seat availability on-board vehicles as they plan their trips. The Estimated Seat Availability Dashboard is now on… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Estimated Seat Availability Dashboard
