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
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
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
SEPTA crews will work around the clock for 10 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2020 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2020 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 10-20
Contactless Travel Option for Single-Trip Rides Enhances Safety and Convenience
SEPTA will launch the Travel Wallet on SEPTA Key for Regional Rail customers starting on Monday, July 13. Using Travel Wallet on the contactless Key Card will enhance safety and… Continue reading SEPTA Key Travel Wallet Launches on Regional Rail July 13
Contactless Travel Option for Single-Trip Rides Enhances Safety and Convenience
SEPTA will launch the Travel Wallet on SEPTA Key for Regional Rail customers starting on Monday, July 13. Using Travel Wallet on the contactless Key Card will enhance safety and… Continue reading SEPTA Key Travel Wallet Launches on Regional Rail July 13
Includes Free Fares for Children Under 12, One Free Transfer & Other Improvements
The SEPTA Board today approved a Fare Restructuring Plan that includes free rides for children under 12, one free transfer for Transit trips, and the introduction of new SEPTA Key… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fare Restructuring Plan
Hourly Service On Most Lines As Region Enters 'Green Phase' of COVID-19 Reopening
With the region preparing to move into the Green Phase of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 reopening plan, SEPTA will begin increasing service frequency on the Regional Rail system next week. Starting Monday,… Continue reading SEPTA Ready to Ramp Up Regional Rail Service Next Week
Revised Fare Restructuring Plan Will Be Considered By SEPTA Board on June 25
SEPTA is proposing free child fares and a longer time-frame for using the new free transfer under a revised Fare Restructuring Plan that will be considered for approval by the… Continue reading SEPTA Proposes Free Child Fares & Longer Window for Using Free Transfer
Summer schedules go into effect for most Bus, Trolley, Market Frankford, Broad Street and Norristown High Speed Line Routes effective June 14/15. The changes include adjustments to run times to… Continue reading SEPTA Summer Transit Schedules To Start June 14
Partnership with Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium also Supports Community Efforts
SEPTA today announced a partnership with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium (BDCC) to provide COVID-19 testing for employees. The BDCC is a volunteer group of local doctors, nurses and other… Continue reading SEPTA to Launch Testing Program for Employees
