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
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
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
