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
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
Mr. Casey Has Led Authority Since 2008; Began SEPTA Career in 1982
SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey, who has led the authority since 2008, today announced his retirement. After a total of 34 years of distinguished service in a number of… Continue reading SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey Announces Retirement
Rail Stations Will Provide Closest Travel Access To Papal Visit Venues
SEPTA’s online lottery offered opportunities for individuals across the globe to purchase Regional Rail passes for the Papal Visit. Requests were received from as far away as France and Great… Continue reading SEPTA One-Day Regional Rail Papal Visit Pass In-Person Sales Start Friday, Aug. 21
Entries To Be Accepted Over 24-Hour Period
A limited number of special Papal Visit Three-Day Transit Passes for travel on the Trolley Routes 101/102 and Norristown High Speed Line will be made available through an online lottery… Continue reading Online Papal Pass Lottery To Be Held For Trolley Routes 101/102 (Media/Sharon Hill) and the Norristown High Speed Line
Recognition applauds efforts to save energy, especially during extreme weather events
For the fourth time, SEPTA’s headquarters building at 1234 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for 2015. The designation… Continue reading SEPTA’s 1234 Market H.Q. earns EPA ENERGY STAR Certification for 2015
Online Lottery To Be Held For Papal Visit One Day Regional Rail Passes
One Day Regional Rail passes for the Papal Visit will be made available through an online lottery scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 3. The lottery system, which is being built… Continue reading Online Lottery To Be Held For Papal Visit One Day Regional Rail Passes
Authority Operated With Balanced Budget For 16th Consecutive Year In Fiscal Year 2015
SEPTA has marked its 16th consecutive year of operating with a balanced budget, according to year-end data from Fiscal Year 2015, which was the 12-month period from July 1, 2014… Continue reading SEPTA Records Record Regional Rail Ridership
Maintenance and Construction Work to Take Place July 31- August 17
Due to power, track and station improvement projects, SEPTA Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 and 36 will not operate in the Center City tunnel from 10 pm. On Friday,… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for Trolley Tunnel Blitz
Buses Replace Trolleys through September 6, 2015 during Construction
Buses are being used in place of trolleys along SEPTA Routes 101 and 102 (Media-Sharon Hill Line) through Sunday, September 6, 2015 due to a 12-week trolley modernization project. New… Continue reading New Routing for SEPTA Trolley Route 102 Summer Bus Service
Passes On Sale Monday, July 20; All Customers - Regular Riders & Visitors - Must Pre-Purchase Passes to Ride Regional Rail Sept. 26 and 27; Quantities Limited
One-day passes for Regional Rail travel during the Papal Visit will go on sale next Monday, July 20 at 9 am, SEPTA announced. The passes will be sold online through… Continue reading Special One-Day Regional Rail Passes Required for Sept. 26 and 27 During Papal Visit
