Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
New Transit Hub Improves Bus Service in Northwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (December 15, 2025) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Wissahickon Transit Center in northwest Philadelphia. Service to the… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Wissahickon Transit Center Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
All Services Will Continue Operating on Normal Schedules
PHILADELPHIA (December 8, 2025) – SEPTA today announced that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with TWU Local 234 for employees the union represents in the City, Suburban and… Continue reading SEPTA Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Largest Transit Workers Union
SEPTA would like to remind customers that new schedules go into effect for all Regional Rail lines starting Monday, Aug. 5. Most changes include minor timetable adjustments to enhance service… Continue reading New SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Go Into Effect Monday, Aug. 5
A Solar Farm, Solar-Powered Signals & Major Energy Savings Project Advance Industry-Leading Sustainability Program
Today SEPTA’s Board approved three sustainability projects that reinforce SEPTA’s commitment to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Together these projects, which include a solar power purchase agreement,… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Ground-Breaking Sustainability Initiatives
SEPTA's New Books in Transit Program Provides Free Reading Materials for Customers
SEPTA transports its customers from Point A to Point B, but reading a good book during a commute can take riders on an adventure to a faraway place or another… Continue reading Grab a Book for the Ride
Registered Runners Can Ride Broad Street Line Free With Official Bib; Extra Broad Street Line Service, Bus Detours
SEPTA is helping runners get a head start on this year’s Blue Cross Broad Street Run, Sunday, May 5, 2019, with FREE rides for registered runners. SEPTA will also run… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Extra Service for Broad Street Run
Part of Wide-Ranging Outreach Effort to Multilingual Communities Throughout Service Area
In an effort to better serve Philadelphia’s Spanish-speaking community, SEPTA is now making service announcements in both Spanish and English on two of its key city transit modes-the Market-Frankford and… Continue reading SEPTA Builds On Hispanic Outreach with Bilingual Announcements on Subway and Trolley Lines
Edgewood Elementary School Students Assist SEPTA with Railroad Safety Messages for the Authority's Seventh Annual System-Wide Safety Day
“Use Your Brain. Look Out for a Train!” “Come on- you have a life to live! Stay off the tracks!” The railroad safety messages crafted by students from Folsom, Pa.’s… Continue reading Train Safety is Elementary
Work Begins May 5
SEPTA will conduct a street track renewal project on its Route 10 trolley line from May 5 – July 20, 2019. The project will take place from 54th Street and… Continue reading Track Renewal Project Scheduled along SEPTA’s Route 10 Trolley
SEPTA Reminds Drivers to Be Aware of Train Tracks and Grade Crossings
Rail trespassing is one of the top safety issues for transit organizations across the country. “Respect the Train” is the theme for SEPTA’s seventh annual system-wide Safety Day, to be… Continue reading Respect the Train When Traveling By Foot and By Car
Public Hearings Scheduled for Monday, April 29
SEPTA is inviting the public to submit feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Budget and Fiscal Years 2020-2031 Capital Program. Comments can now be submitted online at https://www.septa.org/notice/2020capbudget.html,… Continue reading SEPTA Invites Public to Submit Feedback on Proposed FY 2020 Capital Budget
Weekly and Monthly TrailPasses Can Be Purchased on Reloadable Key Cards
The SEPTA Key will expand for Regional Rail riders in May, with Weekly and Monthly TrailPasses available on Key Cards for riders who use Zone 1 and 2 stations. Key… Continue reading SEPTA Key Expands to Regional Rail Zones 1 & 2 in May
Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Plan Maintains Current Service Levels; No Fare Increase
Starting Monday, April 15, SEPTA will hold a series of public hearings throughout the region on the authority’s proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Financial Plan.… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold Operating Budget Hearings April 15 through April 23
SEPTA is urging customers heading to Citizens Bank Park for this weekend’s Phillies/Twins series to pre-load their SEPTA Key Cards or purchase Quick Trip tickets for easy travel to-and-from the… Continue reading SEPTA Urges Customers to Use Key Cards and Pre-purchase Quick Trip Tickets for Easy Travel to and from Phillies Games
