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
'SEPTA Owl Link' Will Provide Free, On-Demand Trips for Late-Shift Workers in Lower Bucks County; Aimed at Filling 'First-And-Last Mile' Gap for Riders
SEPTA and Via, the leader in TransitTech, today announced a partnership to provide free late-night on-demand transit service for workers at growing job sites in Lower Bucks County. The new… Continue reading SEPTA and Via to Launch Transit Pilot to Increase Access to Jobs
Three-Year Project to Reimagine Region's Bus Network; Customer & Community Input Sought
SEPTA today announced the launch of “SEPTA Forward: Bus Revolution,” a comprehensive redesign of its entire bus network that will improve the overall rider experience and make the bus network… Continue reading SEPTA Launches ‘Bus Revolution’
Critical Infrastructure Work & Projects of Significance Would Support Region's COVID-19 Recovery; However, Looming Funding Crisis Threatens These Efforts & Would Result in Significant Cuts
SEPTA today unveiled its proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget and 12-Year Program, a plan that lays out the authority’s vision for continuing core infrastructure improvements and advancing projects of… Continue reading SEPTA Unveils Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget & 12-Year Program
Plan Would Provide Funding & Resources to Support Region’s Recovery from COVID-19
SEPTA today released a proposed $1.52 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022. This plan would provide funding for SEPTA to increase service levels in support of the region’s recovery… Continue reading SEPTA Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget: No Fare Increases, More Service
As a cornerstone of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s regional sustainability, SEPTA is proud to observe Earth Day 2021 by highlighting its environmental initiatives over the past year. Since 2012 and throughout the… Continue reading SEPTA Renews Commitment to Sustainable Future on Earth Day 2021
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
