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
Service Adjustments to Affect Inbound Weekday and Weekend Schedules
Due to an Amtrak concrete tie replacement project, SEPTA will adjust the Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line timetable to accommodate work crews and to maintain service levels to and from Center… Continue reading Inbound Service Adjustments Planned on SEPTA’s Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line For Amtrak Construction Project
New Maps & Communications Tools for Routes With '15-15-5' Service Make Bus Service Easier than Ever to Use
SEPTA is introducing new transit maps and specially branded schedules to promote bus routes that offer frequent weekday service. These new tools are designed to promote SEPTA’s bus services by… Continue reading SEPTA Launches a New Way to Look at Transit
New Fare Collection Policies and Free Regional Rail Rides with Senior Key Card In Effect for 2019
The arrival of the Philadelphia Flower Show means the cold, gray days of winter are almost over. SEPTA can help show goers get closer to spring and experience the “Flower… Continue reading Let SEPTA and the Power of Flowers Help Solve the Winter Doldrums with a Trip to the 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show: ‘Flower Power’
Provides Direct Connection Between Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Fairmount, University City & Grays Ferry
SEPTA is ready to launch new bus service that will connect several growing neighborhoods with University City job centers. Starting on Sunday, Feb. 24, the new Route 49 will provide… Continue reading New SEPTA Bus Route 49 To Launch Service Sunday, Feb. 24
City Road Closures and Pedestrian Restrictions to Impact All SEPTA Modes of Travel
SEPTA would like to alert customers to major service adjustments in Center City on Sunday, Feb. 17, due to city road closures and restrictions on pedestrian movements during a heavy… Continue reading Major Service Adjustments in Center City on Sunday Due to Helicopter Lift of Heavy Equipment
Crews to Remove Rail Bridge Spanning U.S. Route 1 in Delaware County
As part of work associated with SEPTA’s Elwyn to Wawa Service Restoration project, U.S. Route 1 in Middletown Township, Delaware County will be closed to vehicular traffic between Valley Road… Continue reading Weekend U.S. Route 1 Road Closure Part of SEPTA’s Elwyn to Wawa Service Restoration Project
New Equipment to Help Clear Norristown High Speed Line During Winter Storms
Harsh winter weather can significantly hinder public transportation service. SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) is especially susceptible to drifting snow due to the location of its tracks, which sit… Continue reading SEPTA Gets Boost for Snow Removal
SEPTA is taking proactive steps to help maintain safe travel throughout the transit system during the extreme cold. Also, with temperatures expected to drop to dangerously low levels, SEPTA is… Continue reading SEPTA Taking Proactive Steps to Battle Extreme Winter Weather Customers Urged To Dress Warm & Plan Ahead
The SEPTA Board voted today to award HNTB, Inc., a contract to advance engineering of the King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) extension of the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL).… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for KOP Rail Preliminary Design to HNTB, Inc.
Sixers Fans Will Get a Free Ride From NRG Station powered by Dunkin' Espresso
Thanks to a partnership with Dunkin’, SEPTA will offer free rides home from NRG Station on the Broad Street Line all day on Saturday, January 19. The Broad Street Line… Continue reading SEPTA and Dunkin’ to Offer Free Rides Home on Broad Street Line From Sixers Game on Saturday, Jan. 19
Buses Replace Trolleys on Weekends in January and February
SEPTA will begin next the phase of an on-going, multi-year project on its Route 101/102 (Media/Sharon Hill) trolley lines on Friday, January 11, 2019. Weather permitting, buses will be used… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Improvement Project on Trolley Routes 101/102
Part of Transition to SEPTA Key on Regional Rail
In preparation for further expansion of the SEPTA Key, fare inspection at turnstiles will be expanded to weekends at Jefferson Station between 10 am and 6 pm. Starting Saturday, Jan.… Continue reading SEPTA Key Fare Inspection Process Expands to Weekends at Jefferson Station
