Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
SEPTA’s First-ever Retail Pop-up Store to Open on Black Friday; "Jingle Rails” Interactive Holiday Experience Debuts December 13
PHILADELPHIA (November 26, 2025) – SEPTA will offer two new holiday experiences this season at its headquarters in Center City —a brand-new pop-up store, as well as its first-ever “Jingle… Continue reading What’s In Store at SEPTA This Holiday Season?
Regional Rail Service Will Gradually Improve; Crews to Finish Installing High-Heat Detectors by Dec. 5 Deadline
PHILADELPHIA (November 14, 2025) – SEPTA has completed the point-by-point inspections of its Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains ahead of today’s deadline set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Inspections of Silverliner IV Fleet
Run Participants Ride free w/official bib; detours planned
PHILADELPHIA (April 30, 2025) – SEPTA is ready for the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run this Sunday, May 4 with extra service and free rides for registered participants on… Continue reading SEPTA Running Extra Service for Broad Street Run
New Data Shows Fewer Shootings & Aggravated Assaults; Largest Police Force in 10 Years
PHILADELPHIA (April 24, 2025) – Despite the funding crisis that SEPTA is facing, the Authority remains laser-focused on improving safety and security on the system. Thanks to these efforts, incidents… Continue reading SEPTA Continues to Enhance Safety & Security Efforts
Governor Shapiro: Cuts ‘Completely Avoidable’ with Passage of Transit Funding Plan
PHILADELPHIA (April 10, 2025) – SEPTA today released a budget proposal that would require 45% in service cuts – coupled with major fare increases, workforce reductions and a 9 p.m.… Continue reading SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut, 21.5% Fare Increase & Workforce Reductions to Fill Deficit
Riders on All Modes Can Tap Credit/Debit Cards & Mobile Wallets
PHILADELPHIA (April 4, 2025) – After a successful rollout on Transit, SEPTA is expanding contactless payment options to Regional Rail starting on Friday, April 4. This means customers on all… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Contactless Payment Technology to Regional Rail
Designated Stroller Area to be Available on 120 Buses By End of April
PHILADELPHIA (March 12, 2025) – SEPTA today is launching a new initiative to add designated stroller areas to selected buses on six routes that operate across the City of Philadelphia.… Continue reading First of SEPTA’s ‘Stroller Spot’ Buses Enter Service
Convenient Options for Travel to the Pennsylvania Convention Center
PHILADELPHIA (February 26, 2025) – SEPTA is reminding Philadelphia Flower Show attendees that public transportation offers convenient travel to the Pennsylvania Convention Center without the hassles of traffic and parking.… Continue reading SEPTA to Offer Additional Regional Rail Service for Philadelphia Flower Show
Free Rides on Broad Street Line [B] & Market-Frankford Line [L] Thanks to Sponsorships from Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila, Nike & Duracell
PHILADELPHIA (February 13, 2025) – SEPTA will limit stops and run express-type rail service on Friday, Feb. 14, to serve hundreds of thousands of riders who are expected to use… Continue reading SEPTA to Limit Stops, Run Express Rail Services for Eagles Championship Parade
‘SEPTA Key 2.0’ Will Enhance Customer Experience & Achieve Future-Proof Innovation
PHILADELPHIA (January 23, 2025) – SEPTA today awarded a $211 million contract to Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. for the design, installation and operation of its new fare payment system, “SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Next Generation of SEPTA Key
Extra trips from Fern Rock Station start at 10 a.m.; Contactless payment options are encouraged for seamless travel
PHILADELPHIA (January 17, 2025) − SEPTA is ready for the Eagles game with extra service set for Sunday’s divisional playoff match-up against the Los Angeles Rams. The Broad Street Line… Continue reading SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Sunday’s Eagles Game
New Data Shows 33% Decrease in Assaults, Robberies & Other Incidents Through 2024
SEPTA had a 33% decrease in serious crimes on the system through 2024 compared to 2023, according to new data released today by the SEPTA Transit Police Department. With approximately… Continue reading SEPTA Reports Largest One-Year Drop in Serious Crimes in Authority’s History
Extra trips from Fern Rock Station start at 11 a.m.; Contactless payment options are encouraged for seamless travel
PHILADELPHIA (January 10, 2025) − SEPTA is ready for the Eagles game with extra service set for Sunday’s Wild Card match-up against the Green Bay Packers. The Broad Street Line… Continue reading SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Sunday’s Eagles Game
Extra trips from Fern Rock Station start at 10 a.m.; Contactless payment options are encouraged for seamless travel
PHILADELPHIA (January 3, 2025) − SEPTA is ready for the Eagles game with extra service set for Sunday’s match-up against the New York Giants. The Broad Street Line [B] offers… Continue reading SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Sunday’s Eagles Game
