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
Broad Street Line Station Serving Sports Complex Will Be Transformed into 'NRG Station'; Agreement Generates New Revenue for SEPTA Transit Operations
SEPTA and NRG Energy today announced a partnership to bring new services to commuters, reinforcing that they have a choice when it comes to their electricity provider. As part of… Continue reading SEPTA & NRG Join Forces to Power Commuters At Home and On the Go
SEPTA Will Stop Issuing Paper Transfers As Transition to SEPTA Key Continues
SEPTA would like to remind customers that paper transfers for travel on buses, subways and trolleys will stop being issued at the end of the service day on Tuesday, July… Continue reading Reminder: Transfers Available Only on SEPTA Key Card Starting Aug. 1
New Siemens Locomotives to Enhance Regional Rail Service Reliability
SEPTA is taking a major step forward in its overall effort to enhance Regional Rail service with the introduction of the Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotives. Today, SEPTA executives gathered with… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Arrival of New ACS-64 Electric Locomotives with ‘Inaugural Run’
Brochure offers information to map your trip, buy your fare and enjoy your ride during Wawa Welcome America
As visitors in Philadelphia (VIPs) arrive by plane, train and automobile, SEPTA’s updated Visitors On The Go brochure will make navigating the city as easy as 1-2-3 – especially during… Continue reading SEPTA Offers Updated Guide for VIPs
Maintenance and Construction Work to Take Place July 13- 23
Due to power, track and station improvement projects, SEPTA Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 and 36 will not operate in the Center City tunnel from 10 pm. On Friday,… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for Trolley Tunnel Blitz
SEPTA has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to advance further engineering of the King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) extension of the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL). Responses to… Continue reading SEPTA Seeks Architectural/Engineering Services for Preliminary Design of Norristown High Speed Line’s King of Prussia Rail Extension Submissions Due September 2018
Extra Trips Before and After Event to Accommodate Holiday Revelers
All SEPTA Regional Rail, bus, trolley, Market Frankford, Broad Street and Norristown High Speed Lines will operate on a Sunday schedule on Wednesday, July 4th, with special late-night service to… Continue reading SEPTA Adds Service for July 4th Celebration On The Parkway
Includes New Route 49 Bus To Provide Direct Connection Between Several Neighborhoods and University City; Furthers Overall Efforts to Enhance Bus Network
SEPTA’s Board today approved the authority’s 2019 Annual Service Plan, which includes a number of initiatives aimed at furthering ongoing efforts to enhance the bus network. This includes the new… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves 2019 Annual Service Plan
Customers Who Use Select Zone 4 Stations Will Be Invited to Buy a Key Card and a Monthly TrailPass; All Current Fare Instruments Will Remain Available for Purchase & Use Through This Phase
SEPTA will welcome its first Regional Rail customers to the future of fare payment with the launch of the SEPTA Key Regional Rail “Early Adopters” Program in August. This phase… Continue reading SEPTA Key to Launch for Regional Rail ‘Early Adopters’ on Aug. 1
SEPTA Wants Public to 'Watch Their Step' and Recognize Others' Risky Behaviors to Prevent Falls into the Tracks
Summer is a great time to be in Philadelphia, with many festivals, concerts, dining and sporting events in which to partake. Taking buses, trains and trolleys is the easiest way… Continue reading Summer Break is Not the Time for a Transit Safety Break
Riders Who Have Not Registered For New Card Urged To Do So As Soon As Possible
As part of the ongoing transition to the SEPTA Key fare system, paper Reduced Transit ID Cards will stop being accepted at the end of the service day on Sunday,… Continue reading SEPTA Key Transition For Reduced Fare Riders To Be Completed Oct. 1
Comprehensive Bus Network Redesign To Include Cooperative Effort Among SEPTA, City of Philadelphia & Key Stakeholders; Process Will Be Guided By Public Outreach & Engagement
SEPTA has released a report by Jarrett Walker + Associates that evaluates the authority’s bus network, with a goal to achieve major benefits for riders and residents. Jarrett Walker +… Continue reading New Study Examines Choices for Improving SEPTA Bus Service
