Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Partnership expands safe, convenient options for bicycle and scooter users
PHILADELPHIA (July 9, 2026) – SEPTA today announced the launch of a new pilot programintroducing Velomodo, a new secure bike parking solution, at Fox Chase Regional Rail Station.The initiative, delivered… Continue reading Velomodo Offers New Secure Bike Parking Pilot at SEPTA’s Fox Chase Station
Five-Year Strategic Plan & New Contract for Transit Police Passed
PHILADELPHIA (June 25, 2026) – SEPTA’s Board today approved a total budget of $2.7 billion for Fiscal Year 2027 – a $1.84 billion Operating Budget and $920.7 million Capital Budget.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Operating & Capital Budgets
Work will Impact Multiple Rail Lines June 2 and June 3
Phase II of SEPTA’s three phase improvement project to rebuild the mainline infrastructure on its Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line between 30th Street and Arsenal Interlocking will take place on Saturday,… Continue reading Weekend Service Adjustments Scheduled on SEPTA Regional Rail for Phase II of the Arsenal Interlocking Reconstruction Project
Special Emergency Schedule Remains in Effect Until Monday
Beginning Monday, June 4, regular train service will resume at all stations along SEPTA’s Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line. The return to regular schedules along the line, follows a month-long service… Continue reading Regular Schedule Resumes June 4 on SEPTA’s Wilmington/Newark Line
New SEPTA Key Senior Photo ID Card Will Fully Replace Paper IDs Sept. 1
With thousands of seniors moving to the future of fare payment with the SEPTA Key Senior Photo Identification Card, SEPTA will phase-out the paper PA Senior Citizen Transit ID Card… Continue reading Seniors Making Transition to the SEPTA Key
Work on Chester Avenue Begins June 8, 2018
SEPTA will conduct a track renewal project on a portion of its Route 13 trolley line from June 8 – June 15, 2018. The project will take place on Chester… Continue reading Track Renewal Project Scheduled Along SEPTA’s Route 13 Trolley
Plans Provide For Everyday Expenses and Improvement Projects
The SEPTA Board today approved Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2019, putting in place spending plans to cover everyday costs and improvement projects. Fiscal Year 2019 is the… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2019 Operating & Capital Budgets
Project Exemplifies Need for Investment In Critical Support Facilities
SEPTA elected officials and transportation partners gathered at the reconstructed Wayne Junction Substation today to highlight the benefits of – and critical need for – investing in the core infrastructure… Continue reading SEPTA Marks National Infrastructure Week by Highlighting Recent Reconstruction of Wayne Junction Power Substation
Seeks Public Input for Proposed Bus Route Changes
SEPTA will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 to hear comments and answer questions about its Annual Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2019. Both meetings will be… Continue reading SEPTA Invites Public to Annual Service Plan Hearings
SEPTA Will Stop Issuing Paper Transfers As Transition to SEPTA Key Continues
Transfers Available Only on SEPTA Key Card Starting Aug. 1 SEPTA Will Stop Issuing Paper Transfers As Transition to SEPTA Key Continues As more Transit customers switch to the SEPTA… Continue reading Transfers Available Only on SEPTA Key Card Starting Aug. 1
Event At UPenn to Promote SEPTA'S Cycle-Transit Program and Multi-modal Commuting
SEPTA will participate in National Bike to Work Day with the University of Pennsylvania tomorrow, May 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 am The event is in celebration of National Bike… Continue reading SEPTA Gears Up For National Bike to Work Day
Customers Must Hold Onto Weekly/Monthly TrailPasses, Redeem Punched Pass for Credit
SEPTA will offer credits to Wilmington/Newark Line TrailPass holders who have been affected by the service disruption resulting from the May 2 derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train near… Continue reading SEPTA Offers TrailPass Credit to Wilmington/Newark Line Customers Impacted by Freight Derailment
SEPTA Key External Retail Network Growing, Provides More Options for Customers
With more customers switching to the SEPTA Key, sales of tokens and magnetic stripe TransPass at third-party retailers will end this summer. SEPTA is replacing these sales – and adding… Continue reading SEPTA to End Third-Party Retail Sales of Tokens & Magnetic Stripe Passes
Philadelphia Event One of the Most Successful Events in 'Race for the Cure' Series
On Sunday, May 13, SEPTA will provide special early morning Regional Rail service to accommodate crowds heading to the 28th Annual Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure 5K… Continue reading SEPTA Enhances Regional Rail Service for 28th Annual Susan G. Komen Race
