Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Station Will Close Through August 2027 for Major Renovations
PHILADELPHIA (August 27, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to break ground on a project at 11th St Station that will make the station fully… Continue reading SEPTA Breaks Ground on Accessibility Project at 11th St Station
Phase 1 of SEPTA’s New Bus Network includes two new routes, and extension of Route 45 to Navy Yard
PHILADELPHIA (August 18, 2026) – Beginning August 23 and 24 Phase 1 of SEPTA’s New Bus Network will go into effect, which will include two new routes and six route… Continue reading SEPTA Launches More Efficient, Reliable Bus Network Starting August 23 & 24
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
Accessible, Solar-Powered Digital Displays Respond to Rider Feedback & Prepare for 2026 Events
PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2026) – SEPTA is launching a pilot program to deploy digital real-time arrival displays at selected bus and trolley stops across the system. The first 10 devices… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Pilot Program to Bring More Real-Time Information to Riders
Part of Proposed Annual Service Plan for FY 2027; First Changes Will Start in August
PHILADELPHIA (March 11, 2026) – SEPTA plans to begin implementation of its much-anticipated New Bus Network initiative in August under the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Service Plan released today. Formerly… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Proposed Implementation Schedule for New Bus Network
Part of SEPTA’s Transit Oriented Communities Program to Generate New Revenue
PHILADELPHIA (February 26, 2026) – SEPTA today awarded a contract to Korman Communities, Inc. and Benchmark Real Estate, LLC for the long-term ground lease of the parking lot at Ambler… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Lease of Ambler Station Parking Lot
PHILADELPHIA (February 22, 2026) – SEPTA is advising customers to plan for significant service disruptions as blizzard-like conditions are expected throughout the region late Sunday and Monday. The Authority is… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Major Winter Storm; Significant Service Disruptions Expected
Next Step in Switch to Metro Terminology; Adjustments for New Signal System on D Lines
PHILADELPHIA (February 19, 2026) – SEPTA is advising customers that new Bus and Metro schedules will go into effect on Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23. The schedules reflect… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Bus & Metro Schedules Effective Feb. 22 & 23
Contactless Payment Options Offer More Convenience for Customers on All Modes
PHILADELPHIA (February 18, 2026) – SEPTA is informing customers that the Authority will end sales of “Key Tix” effective Monday, March 2. Tickets will remain valid for 180 days from… Continue reading SEPTA to End Sales of ‘Key Tix’ Effective March 2
PHILADELPHIA (February 12, 2026) – SEPTA today announced the formal establishment and significant expansion of its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to supplier diversity, economic inclusion… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Formal Establishment and Major Expansion of Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program
PHILADELPHIA (February 3, 2026) – After a year of tremendous uncertainty for transit riders across the Commonwealth, SEPTA is grateful that Governor Shapiro has renewed his commitment to finding a… Continue reading SEPTA’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s Funding Proposal
Timetable Changes to Improve Reliability; MARC Cars Roll out Monday, Feb. 2
PHILADELPHIA (January 29, 2026) – As part of SEPTA’s ongoing efforts to improve service reliability and better align train times with rider needs, new schedules for SEPTA’s Regional Rail lines… Continue reading New Regional Rail Schedules Start Sunday, Feb. 1
Proactive Planning Aims to Preserve Safe Travel & Prepare for Post-Storm Service
PHILADELPHIA (January 23, 2026) — As a winter storm is forecast to impact the region this weekend, SEPTA is preparing to adjust operations to promote safety and maintain service where… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Winter Storm Expected to Impact Region Saturday Night
Serious Crime Reaches Lowest Level in 10 Years; Fare Evasion & Quality of Life Enforcement Up
PHILADELPHIA (January 15, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 6% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
