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
Project Will Meet Needs of Growing Ridership & Support Local Economic Growth
SEPTA gathered today with elected officials, community leaders and other stakeholders, to announce plans for a new, state-of-the-art parking garage at the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby. This… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Plans for New Parking Garage at 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby
Service Impacts on Cynwyd, Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West & Trenton Lines
Starting Sunday, Sept. 30 (9:00 p.m.), Amtrak will begin construction to replace a critical track switch used by both SEPTA and Amtrak trains traveling towards 30th Street Station. As part… Continue reading SEPTA Service Adjustments Planned for Multiple Regional Rail Lines due to Amtrak Track Switch Replacement Project Beginning Sun., Sept. 30
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 Reminder: SEPTA Key Expands to Regional Rail Zone 3 Stations in October
Eligible Riders Will Need SEPTA Key Reduced Fare Photo ID Card Starting Oct. 1
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 Reminder: Paper Reduced Fare IDs To Be Phased Out Sept. 30
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
