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
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
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
