Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
New Transit Hub Improves Bus Service in Northwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (December 15, 2025) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Wissahickon Transit Center in northwest Philadelphia. Service to the… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Wissahickon Transit Center Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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
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
Transit Planning Consultant Nelson/Nygaard Will Assist with Plans & Implementation
The SEPTA Board today approved the selection of transit planning consulting firm Nelson/Nygaard to support the authority’s Comprehensive Bus Network Redesign initiative (CBNR). This represents a major step forward for… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Major Step Forward in Bus Network Redesign Effort
Proactive Service Changes for Late Wednesday & Thursday Preserve Safe Travel Options
As the region braces for its first winter storm of the season, SEPTA is preparing to make service changes that promote safety throughout the transit system. With the peak of… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Winter Storm Descending on Region
Researchers from Drexel University will be working with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to enhance efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation. Through a recently formed… Continue reading SEPTA and Drexel Team up to Battle COVID-19
New Initiative Aims to Attract Candidates in COVID-19 Job Market
This new initiative will provide job seekers with information about potential career paths at SEPTA, including how to navigate the application process – all from the comfort of their computer.… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold its First Virtual Skilled Trades Job Fair
Market-Frankford & Broad Street Line Overnight Weekend Service Switches to Buses to Allow for Station Cleaning; Mid-Day Local Service Enhancements for Broad Street Line
SEPTA will bus overnight weekend service on the Market-Frankford and Broad Street Lines to allow time for station cleaning, and enhance midday Broad Street Line local service during the week,… Continue reading New SEPTA Transit Schedules Go Into Effect Nov. 15-16
Passes Will Be Available for Purchase on a SEPTA Key Card Starting Oct. 20
To add options and flexibility for customers, SEPTA is offering new three-day passes for Transit and Regional Rail that will be available for purchase on a SEPTA Key Card. These… Continue reading SEPTA to Introduce New Three-Day Passes on Transit and Regional Rail
Total of $1.2 million Awarded for Transit Planning and Worker Safety Projects
SEPTA has been awarded a total of $1.2 million through two competitive federal grants, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced. The grants will be made through the FTA Safety… Continue reading SEPTA Receives Two Federal Grants to Advance Key Initiatives
Replaced by Travel Wallet on SEPTA Key Card
With the SEPTA Key Card Travel Wallet now available for Regional Rail, SEPTA will start to phase out the use of paper tickets. Sales of single trip and 10-trip ticket… Continue reading SEPTA to Phase Out Paper Ticket Sales on Regional Rail
Designed to Promote Safe & Healthy Habits for Travel During COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, SEPTA is extending the Social Distancing Coaches program through November. SEPTA employee-volunteers will engage customers about the authority’s face-mask requirement and give tips for… Continue reading SEPTA To Extend Social Distancing Coaches Program Through November
Program is designed to thank customers for mask compliance and offer general information in the age of COVID-19
In an effort to promote mask-wearing compliance and social distancing, Social Distancing Coaches will be positioned at key locations throughout the SEPTA system beginning Tuesday, August 4 through August 27.… Continue reading SEPTA To Introduce Social Distancing Coaches
Partnership with Philadelphia Foundation & Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund
SEPTA has partnered with the Philadelphia Foundation and the Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund to create a fund to help the families of employees who have been impacted by… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Fund to Help Families of Employees Impacted by COVID-19
