Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Will be Coupled with Significant Service Cuts in Early 2025; Public Hearings at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Dec. 13
PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2024) – With no prospect of a statewide solution to help fund the everyday operating expenses of public transportation systems, SEPTA today announced a new fare increase… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Major Fare Increase Proposal for Jan. 1
New Data Shows Clearance Rate on Critical Incidents is 92%, Exceeding National Rates
PHILADELPHIA (October 24, 2024) – SEPTA had a 34% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023,… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 34% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through Third Quarter of 2024
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
Regional Rail One Day Papal Pass Sales Continue; Enhanced Airport Line Service Detailed
SEPTA’s Regional Rail service for the Papal Visit is a great way for local residents and visitors to get close to the Papal Visit events on Sept. 26-27. The enhanced… Continue reading SEPTA Gets You Closer to the Pope
Transit Service Will Get Riders to Local Businesses & Close to Events
Dozens of SEPTA bus routes will be adjusted during the weekend of the Papal Visit to complement increased capacity on the rail network, and to maximize operations while traffic restrictions… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Bus Service Adjustments for Papal Visit
Monday Schedule Adjustment Planned for West Trenton Regional Rail Line
Due to the activation of a new signal system and the physical separation of CSX freight and SEPTA passenger operations, shuttle buses will replace all train service on Monday, August… Continue reading SEPTA West Trenton Passenger Service To Separate from CSX Freight Operations
