Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Serious Crime Down 30%; Full-Height Gates & Targeted Enforcement Reducing Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (April 21, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 30% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Station Now Fully Accessible with Elevators, Ramps & High-Level Platforms
ARDMORE, PA. (April 10, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates New Ardmore Station with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
$19 Million Project Includes New Elevator, Safety Enhancements & Other Upgrades
PHILADELPHIA (October 24, 2025) – SEPTA today, along with city and state officials, and accessibility advocates, held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of a new accessibility project at… Continue reading SEPTA Completes ADA Improvements at Tasker-Morris Station
SEPTA Board Approves Amended Capital Budget & Project Deferrals
PHILADELPHIA (October 23, 2025) – The SEPTA Board today voted to amend the FY26 Capital Budget and FY26 Program of Projects by transferring $394 million of federal, state, and local… Continue reading SEPTA Postpones Bus Purchase & Accessibility Project to Transfer $394 Million to Operating Budget
Express Trains from Fern Rock Transit Center Start at 10 a.m.; Contactless Payments Encouraged
PHILADELPHIA (October 23, 2025) – SEPTA is helping Eagles fans get to Lincoln Financial Field for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants by running extra service on the [B]… Continue reading SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Sunday’s Eagles Game
10% Reduction in Serious Crimes Following Record Decline; Fare Evasion Enforcement Up
PHILADELPHIA (October 15, 2025) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 10% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Improvements Come Ahead of 2026 Events in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2025) – SEPTA is making capital improvements to 15th St/City Hall Station along the Broad Street Line [B] in preparation for the influx of visitors expected at… Continue reading SEPTA to Enhance Rider Experience at 15th St/City Hall Station
PennDOT has Approved One-Time Use of Capital Funds for Daily Operations; Long-Term Funding Solution Still Needed
PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2025) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today approved SEPTA’s request for the one-time use of its state capital assistance to cover operations. As a result,… Continue reading SEPTA to Restore Full Service & Implement Fare Increase on Sept. 14
PHILADELPHIA (September 3, 2025) – Moody’s Ratings on Wednesday, September 3, revised its outlook for SEPTA from stable to negative. Moody’s did not change any of its currently positive ratings for… Continue reading Moody’s Issues Negative Outlook for Authority’s Financial Health
Follows Last-Minute Changes to Reverse Planned Fare Increases Under Court Order
PHILADELPHIA (September 1, 2025) – SEPTA is aware that some customers today may have been incorrectly charged $2.90, instead of $2.50, when tapping Key Cards and other contactless payment devices… Continue reading SEPTA Working to Resolve Some Reported Fare Overcharges
PHILADELPHIA (August 31, 2025) – SEPTA would like to advise customers that planned system-wide fare increases and Regional Rail service cuts will not go into effect this week as was… Continue reading SEPTA Provides Update on Service Cuts and Fare Increases
PHILADELPHIA (August 28, 2025) – Without the approval of new state funding, SEPTA is moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on September 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that… Continue reading SEPTA to Implement 21.5% Fare Increase & Regional Rail Service Cuts Effective Sept. 1 & 2
New State Funding Needs to be Secured by Aug. 14 to Avoid Massive Service Cuts; Schedules Reflecting 20% Reductions Effective Aug. 24 Now Available on SEPTA.org
PHILADELPHIA (August 6, 2025) – New state transit funding must be secured by Aug. 14 in order for SEPTA to avoid implementation of a 20% service cut to close a… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Reduced-Service Schedules & Sets Deadline to Avert Cuts
New Quarterly Survey Data Shows Improvements in Safety, Cleanliness & Reliability Ratings
PHILADELPHIA (July 17, 2025) – SEPTA reported its highest-ever customer satisfaction scores, according to new data released today. The Authority has conducted its quarterly Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2023 –… Continue reading SEPTA Reports Record-High Customer Satisfaction Scores
