Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
100 Full-Length Fare Gates to be Installed at Market-Frankford [L] & Broad Street [B] Line Stations
PHILADELPHIA (September 26, 2024) – Following a successful pilot at 69th Street Transit Center, SEPTA is expanding its program to combat fare evasion with full-length gates at nine additional stations.… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2024) – SEPTA is reminding customers that the Authority will reinstate parking fees with a phased approach beginning Monday, September 23. The SEPTA Park app is now… Continue reading SEPTA to Reinstate Parking Fees Beginning September 23
SEPTA's Seventh Annual Food Drive Runs Through October 30
SEPTA’s specially wrapped Philabundance bus is heading to SEPTA Regional Rail stations and Transportation Centers throughout the Greater Philadelphia region through October 30 to collect donations of canned foods for… Continue reading Coming to a Station Near You: The SEPTA Philabundance Bus
SEPTA's Seventh Annual "Stop Hunger at Your Station" Food Drive Begins Oct. 19
Autumn is the time to re-stock our pantries with ingredients needed for holiday celebrations and hearty cold-weather meals. While we are filling our kitchens with winter food supplies, Philabundance needs… Continue reading Help SEPTA Stock The Shelves
SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. and SEPTA General Manager Jeffrey D. Knueppel, P.E., have announced the promotion of Richard G. Burnfield to the position of Deputy General Manager.… Continue reading Richard G. Burnfield Selected as SEPTA Deputy General Manager
27 Stops to be Relocated or Consolidated on Trackless Trolley Route 66 to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Riders of SEPTA Trackless Trolley Route 66 are being notified of adjustments to where they board and disembark transit vehicles at more than twenty-five stops along Frankford Avenue. Signs have… Continue reading Frankford Avenue Transit-First Improvements Take Effect October 11
Due to an improvement project on the Ridley Creek Viaduct along SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line, shuttle buses will replace weekend train service between Elwyn and Media Stations on: October… Continue reading Shuttle Busing Scheduled Along SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line
SEPTA Reminds Public Trains Will Operate More Frequently September 26-27
SEPTA always reminds the public to “Respect the Train” by not walking or playing along train tracks. That message is especially important as the Greater Philadelphia region prepares for the… Continue reading ‘Respect the Train’ During Papal Visit
Pasquale T. Deon, Sr., Board Chairman of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), announced the selection of Jeffrey D. Knueppel, P.E. as the authority’s next General Manager. With this appointment,… Continue reading Jeffrey D. Knueppel Selected as SEPTA General Manager
No fares or transfers needed for Broad Street Line Trips from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sept. 20
SEPTA has partnered with Miller Lite to provide free rides on the Broad Street Line for Sunday’s Eagles Home Opener Game. From 1:00 pm. To 9:00 pm. On game day… Continue reading Miller Lite Sponsors Free Rides on Broad Street Line for Eagles Opener
Also, Locations Expanded for Special Three-Day Transit Pass Sales; Details on Additional Travel Options Available Through PopeBus.com Partnership
This weekend, SEPTA will offer weekend sales hours for purchases of $10 One Day Regional Rail Passes for the Papal Visit. In-person sales will be available at most outlying stations… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Special Papal Visit Regional Rail Pass Sales Hours for This Weekend
Stops on Market-Frankford & Broad Street Lines Doubled; Credits for Weekly & Monthly Passholders
SEPTA today announced enhancements to its Papal Visit Transit Plan, to maximize service for regular customers and visitors. The Authority also provided details on credits that will be available to… Continue reading SEPTA Finalizes Service Plan for Papal Visit
Trolley Service Returns on Routes 15, 101, and 102
New schedules for City, Suburban, and Victory Transit divisions go into effect beginning Sunday, September 6, Monday, September 7, and Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Most timetable adjustments are minor, designed… Continue reading Fall Transit Schedules Go Into Effect September 6, 7, & 8, 2015
Subways to offer service every 5 minutes; additional late-night Regional Rail trains added
The Made in America Festival returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2015. SEPTA will operate enhanced service on many routes… Continue reading SEPTA Offers Additional Weekend Service for ‘Made In America’ 2015
