PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2026) – SEPTA’s Office of Business Advancement & Engagement (OBAE) will host a free workshop during Philadelphia’s upcoming Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week. SEPTA is encouraging interested… Continue reading SEPTA to Host Economic Development Workshop for Small Businesses
Category: Press Releases
Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University and SEPTA have partnered to provide Temple students with free SEPTA access between Cecil B. Moore South Station and NRG Station for all Temple football home… Continue reading Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
SEPTA Is Key to Easy Travel for Weekend Eagles Fans
Extra trains to be added on SEPTA's BSL for Saturday's battle of the birds; AT&T Station will bleed green
SEPTA is getting into the game this weekend by reminding its customers that the Broad Street Subway Line Sports Express service is the easiest, fastest and safest way to get… Continue reading SEPTA Is Key to Easy Travel for Weekend Eagles Fans
SEPTA Token Sales Phase-Out to Begin Monday, Jan. 22
Represents Next Major Step In Transition To SEPTA Key
SEPTA would like to remind customers that token sales at cashiers’ booths and vending machines at Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line stations will be phased out starting later this month.… Continue reading SEPTA Token Sales Phase-Out to Begin Monday, Jan. 22
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SEPTA Battles Cold Weather
Crews take preventative steps to provide regular service during extreme cold
As extreme cold weather maintains its grip on the Philadelphia region, SEPTA crews are working to combat the challenges the excessive low temperatures present to the authority’s operations and infrastructure.… Continue reading SEPTA Battles Cold Weather
SEPTA Announces Enhanced New Year’s Eve Holiday Service
Added Late-Night Regional Rail Service on New Year's Eve; Broad Street Line and Market/Frankford Line Service to Operate All Night Dec. 31 into Jan. 1
SEPTA will offer special late night Regional Rail service to accommodate New Year’s Eve crowds taking part in festivities at Penn’s Landing, Center City, Times Square and elsewhere. Complete New… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Enhanced New Year’s Eve Holiday Service
SEPTA To Begin Phase Out of Token Sales in Early 2018
Riders Encouraged to Make Switch to SEPTA Key
With more riders making the transition to the SEPTA Key, token sales will be phased out at cashiers’ booths and vending machines at Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line stations starting… Continue reading SEPTA To Begin Phase Out of Token Sales in Early 2018
SEPTA Reminds Riders of Medicare Card Phase Out Effective Jan. 16
Riders Eligible for Free & Reduced Fare Rides Are Transitioning to SEPTA Key
SEPTA would like to remind riders that Medicare Cards will no longer be accepted for free-and reduced-fare rides as of Jan. 16, 2018. SEPTA had initially announced this would take… Continue reading SEPTA Reminds Riders of Medicare Card Phase Out Effective Jan. 16
SEPTA Commemorates 40th Street Station Accessibility
Improvements Completion of Improvement Project Marks 24th Accessible Station Along Market-Frankford Line
SEPTA today joined elected officials, community leaders and advocates from the disability community to celebrate the completion of the 40th Street Station Improvement Project, which includes the installation of two… Continue reading SEPTA Commemorates 40th Street Station Accessibility
SEPTA Wants Public to Watch Their Step
Authority Expands Safety Program with Initiative to Teach Customers How to Recognize Others' Risky Behaors to Prevent Falls into the Tracks
A tragedy on the platform can happen in an instant. Someone might be unsteady on his or her feet, or perhaps so engrossed in a phone call or text message… Continue reading SEPTA Wants Public to Watch Their Step
SEPTA Details 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Information
SEPTA will operate modified transit schedules on Thursday and Friday (Nov. 23 & 24) due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. A complete list of service adjustments and detours is available online… Continue reading SEPTA Details 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Information
SEPTA Launches New Version of Official Mobile App
Introduces Options to Customize the App & Real Time Vehicle Locator for Regional Rail
SEPTA has launched a new version of its Official App for Apple and Android devices, enhancing travel tools for customers and creating a more personal experience from their mobile devices.… Continue reading SEPTA Launches New Version of Official Mobile App
SEPTA Alerts Riders to Detours for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 18 & 19
SEPTA is alerting customers to a number of bus detours that will be in place on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19 due to road closures for the 2017… Continue reading SEPTA Alerts Riders to Detours for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 18 & 19
SEPTA Slippery Rail Season Underway
Personnel Working to Minimize Impact of Seasonal Disruption to Customers
As the leaves that create the fall season’s colorful landscape shed from trees, SEPTA is taking steps to maximize customer safety and minimize inconveniences during “Slippery Rail” season. By mid-autumn… Continue reading SEPTA Slippery Rail Season Underway