PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2026) – SEPTA’s Office of Business Advancement & Engagement (OBAE) will host a free workshop during Philadelphia’s upcoming Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week. SEPTA is encouraging interested… Continue reading SEPTA to Host Economic Development Workshop for Small Businesses
Category: Press Releases
Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University and SEPTA have partnered to provide Temple students with free SEPTA access between Cecil B. Moore South Station and NRG Station for all Temple football home… Continue reading Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
SEPTA Encourages City Residents to Use Transit for COVID-19 Vaccine Travel
New Maps Highlight Convenient & Frequent SEPTA Options for Mass Vaccine Sites
SEPTA is encouraging Philadelphia residents to take transit to their appointments at the City’s COVID-19 vaccination sites. To help them with their travels, SEPTA has developed new maps that highlight… Continue reading SEPTA Encourages City Residents to Use Transit for COVID-19 Vaccine Travel
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Board Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan
Goal: Move Region Forward by Providing Safe, Reliable & Accessible Mobility Choices
The SEPTA Board today approved a five-year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. The plan – “SEPTA Forward: A Vision for a Stronger Future” – provides a framework… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan
Translations: Español (Spanish)
Chestnut Hill West Line to Return with Weekday Trips on March 8
Service Will Provide Riders with More Travel Options; Part of Regional Rail Schedule Change March 7-8
Weekday service will resume on the Chestnut Hill West Line under Regional Rail schedule changes that go into effect on March 7 and 8. Chestnut Hill West was suspended last… Continue reading Chestnut Hill West Line to Return with Weekday Trips on March 8
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Prepares for Winter Storm Descending on Region
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
Translations: Español (Spanish)
Solar Farm Designed to Lower SEPTA’s Carbon Footprint Now Operational
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
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Prepares for Winter Storm Descending on Region
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
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Launches Mask Force Philly
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
SEPTA Announces New Regional Rail Schedules
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
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Board Approves Major Step Forward in Bus Network Redesign Effort
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
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Prepares for Winter Storm Descending on Region
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
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA and Drexel Team up to Battle COVID-19
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
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA to Hold its First Virtual Skilled Trades Job Fair
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
Translations: Español (Spanish)