Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Public Hearings on 21.5% Proposed Fare Hike Scheduled for Dec. 13 are Cancelled PHILADELPHIA (November 22, 2024) – Today, Gov. Shapiro announced stop-gap funding that will help SEPTA fill its… Continue reading SEPTA Postpones Large Fare Increase Following Gov. Shapiro Funding Announcement
Second Fare Increase Proposal of 21.5% Scheduled for Public Hearings on Dec. 13
PHILADELPHIA (November 21, 2024) – The SEPTA Board today approved the first of two proposed fare increases, as the Authority faces a $240 million annual budget deficit with the exhaustion… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves 7.5% Fare Increase for Dec. 1
Shuttle buses will replace all Saturday and Sunday train service at West Trenton, Yardley and Woodbourne stations along SEPTA’s West Trenton Regional Rail Line as part of the second phase… Continue reading Weekend Shuttle Busing Scheduled Along SEPTA’s West Trenton Regional Rail Line
Take Your Bike on SEPTA from Jefferson Station to Chestnut Hill West for Two Bike Tours
Philadelphia’s weather forecast for Sunday, April 17, is sunny and warm. After a long, dreary winter, why not take advantage of the beautiful spring day and join the Chestnut Hill… Continue reading Sunday’s Weather Will Be Nice – Why Not ‘Bike the Hill’?
Redesigned ISEPTAPHILLY.COM is the Destination for Fun Transit Travel
Visiting the redesigned iseptaphilly.com is a great way to start your journey of must-see places and hot events across the Philadelphia region. Discount perks for SEPTA pass holders makes for… Continue reading ‘Your Journey Starts Here’
Following up on the December 2015 schedule changes to improve service reliability, SEPTA is embarking on a second round of schedule changes. The changes are planned to improve weekend on-time… Continue reading New SEPTA Regional Rail Line Schedules Go Into Effect Sunday, April 10
SEPTA Announces Service Plan for Wildcats' Championship Parade in Center City
The Greater Philadelphia region has been celebrating since the Villanova men’s basketball team won the NCAA championship on Monday. On Friday, April 8, the region will commemorate the Wildcats’ dramatic… Continue reading ‘V for Villanova, V for Victory!’
Plan Funds A Variety of Long-Needed Improvements, Continues 'Rebuilding the System' Program; Public Hearings To Be Held May 2
SEPTA will continue to advance initiatives to renew critical infrastructure, replace aging portions of its fleet and expand capacity for growing ridership under its proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Budget… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Proposed FY 2017 Capital Budget & 12-Year Program
Carla Showell-Lee Named SEPTA's Director of Media Relations Follows Successful Tenure as Chief Public Information Officer in Upper Merion Township
SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. and SEPTA General Manager Jeffrey D. Knueppel, P.E., announced today that Carla Showell-Lee has joined the authority as Director of Media Relations. Ms.… Continue reading Media and Public Relations Executive to Join SEPTA
Proposed Spending Plan Maintains Current Service Levels & Contains No Fare Increases
SEPTA has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2018-2021 Financial Projections. The Authority will hold a series of public hearings on the spending plan throughout… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget; Public Hearings Throughout Region April 25-29
2.5 Mile Addition Provides New Service to Rapidly Growing Corridor in North Philadelphia
Today, SEPTA was joined by Philadelphia City Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez and community leaders to celebrate the recent extension of Route 53 Bus Service along East Hunting Park Avenue. “We… Continue reading SEPTA, City and Community Leaders Celebrate Extension of Route 53 Bus Service Along East Hunting Park Avenue
Details of the Recommended Locally Preferred Alternative Route to be Announced
SEPTA has scheduled three public meetings on the King of Prussia Rail Project. Each meeting will include an open house and an information session that will offer participants an opportunity… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold Public Meetings on King of Prussia Rail Project
Due to Jenkintown Substation construction, shuttle bus service will replace three early morning trains on SEPTA’s Airport Regional Rail Line at Glenside, Jenkintown-Wyncote, Elkins Park and Melrose Park stations on… Continue reading Weekend Shuttle Busing Scheduled for Airport Regional Rail Line
2.5 Mile Addition Provides New Service to Rapidly Growing Corridor in North Philadelphia
Beginning, Sunday, Feb. 21, SEPTA Bus Route 53 will launch service on a 2.5 mile extension in North Philadelphia, enhancing transit availability to the neighborhoods of Feltonville, Juniata Park and… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Extension of Route 53 Bus Service Along East Hunting Park Avenue
