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
NJM Insurance Group Sponsoring Free Rides Home From NRG Station
Thanks to a partnership with NJM Insurance Group, SEPTA will provide fans free rides home from NRG Station on the Broad Street Line for Sunday’s Eagles-Colts game. The Broad Street… Continue reading SEPTA to Offer Free Rides Home on Broad Street Line from Eagles-Colts Game this Sunday, Sept. 23
Monthly & Weekly TrailPasses Available on SEPTA Key Cards for 'Early Adopters' Program
The SEPTA Key “Early Adopters” Program on Regional Rail will expand in October to include all Zone 3 stations. This follows the August launch of SEPTA Key on Regional Rail… Continue reading SEPTA Key Expands to Regional Rail Zone 3 Stations in October
Paper Reduced Fare Transit ID Cards To Be Phased Out
SEPTA is reminding customers that paper Reduced Fare Transit ID Cards will stop being accepted at the end of the service day on Sunday, September 30. Starting Monday, Oct. 1,… Continue reading SEPTA Key Transition For Reduced Fare Riders To Be Completed Oct. 1
Partner on Lifesaving Program World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10
More than 50 percent of the fatalities on SEPTA’s rail system each year are ruled suicides. As an extension of its suicide prevention program, the authority has partnered with the… Continue reading #YouMatter: SEPTA and Regional Suicide Prevention Task Force
New Amenities Make Station Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible
Today, SEPTA gathered with elected officials, community leaders and other dignitaries to celebrate the completion of the Yardley Station Improvement Project. The Yardley Train Station Improvement Project was made possible… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Completion of Yardley Station Improvement Project
Miller Lite Free Rides Available on Broad Street Line for Eagles Home Opener From 4 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Coming off a win in the Big Game, and for the sixth consecutive season, the Original Light Beer is providing free rides on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line to Eagles fans… Continue reading Miller Lite Kicks Off Football Season With Free Rides for Eagles Fans
Customers Who Use Select Zone 4 Stations Can Purchase A Key Card With a Weekly or Monthly TrailPass; All Existing Fare Products Still Accepted During This Phase
SEPTA is expanding the Regional Rail “Early Adopters” Program to include Weekly TrailPasses for customers who use selected Zone 4 Stations. This follows the launch of Monthly TrailPasses on Key… Continue reading SEPTA Key Zone 4 ‘Early Adopters’ Program Expands to Weekly TrailPasses
Senior Free Ride Program Also To Expands to Regional Rail
SEPTA would like to remind senior riders that effective Saturday, Sept. 1, they will need a SEPTA Key Photo ID Card or a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID… Continue reading SEPTA Reminds Seniors Key Photo ID Card Required for Free Rides Starting Sept. 1
Will Add To One Of the Greenest Bus Fleets In The Nation
SEPTA has been awarded a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emission Program (Low-No) grant for the purchase of 10 new electric buses. SEPTA and bus manufacturer New Flyer… Continue reading SEPTA Awarded FTA Grant To Help Purchase 10 New Electric Buses
Changes Effective Sept. 4; Comes In Preparation For Further Expansion of Key
SEPTA will expand fare collection and validation fares at turnstiles in Center City Regional Rail stations starting in September. This change comes in preparation for further expansion of the SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA to Expand Turnstile Fare Collection & Validation at Center City Regional Rail Hubs
New SEPTA Key Senior Photo ID Cards Will Fully Replace Paper IDs Sept. 1
The transition to the SEPTA Key will bring an additional benefit for senior citizens. Starting Sept. 1, the $1 fee for Regional Rail rides for travel within Pennsylvania will be… Continue reading Seniors To Get Free Regional Rail Rides With SEPTA Key
Work Begins Aug. 4 and is Part of Ongoing Initiative to Rebuild Mainline Infrastructure
As part of the Southwest Connection Improvement Program, SEPTA will work from August 4 through August 19 to rebuild the mainline infrastructure on the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line between 30th… Continue reading Major Service Adjustments Scheduled Along Multiple Regional Rail Lines for Southwest Connection Improvement Program
