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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
Deal Brings New Digital Travel Boards, Premium Wireless Retail Store & Other Enhancements for Customers; Delivers Revenue for SEPTA's Operating Costs
Three new state-of-the-art video schedule boards are among the improvements at Suburban Station under agreement with Verizon that is delivering customer service upgrades and generating new advertising revenue for SEPTA.… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Suburban Station Technology Partnership with Verizon
Customer Connection Teams to Help Spread the Word at Center City Stations
Following last year’s harsh, cold weather conditions, SEPTA has released a new Winter Storm Service Plan to better accommodate customers trying to depart Center City during midday hours, improve service… Continue reading SEPTA Announces 2015 Winter Storm Service Plan for Regional Rail Riders
Due to a track and signal improvement project along SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line, shuttle buses will replace rail service between Elm Street and Conshohocken Stations on Saturdays and Sundays,… Continue reading Shuttle Busing Scheduled Along SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line
'Rebuilding for the Future' Plans & Progress To Be Discussed
SEPTA is beginning to seek public input on its new capital budget and program, starting with an open house on Wednesday, January 14. The Open House on the Development of… Continue reading SEPTA To Hold Open House on 2016 Capital Budget & 12-Year Program
Customers asked to adjust travel plans
Anticipating that the travel demand on December 24th will mirror that of past years, SEPTA has released a special Christmas Eve midday schedule to better accommodate customers and improve travel… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Christmas Eve Schedule for Regional Rail Riders
New SEPTA Regional Rail Line schedules will go into effect on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Highlights of the new schedule change include: Manayunk/Norristown Weekday train schedules have been adjusted to… Continue reading New SEPTA Regional Rail Line Schedules Go Into Effect Sunday, December 14th
Avoid Distractions, Protect Belongings During the Season's Hustle & Bustle
With the holiday season in full swing, SEPTA is offering travelers tips on how to keep safe and protect their belongings while riding the transit system’s trains, buses and trolleys.… Continue reading SEPTA Offers Tips For Safe & Secure Holiday Travel
SEPTA's Holiday Trolleys and NHSL are Back to Take Customers to a Winter Wonderland
Who says you need a sleigh to travel to a winter wonderland? Several SEPTA trolleys and a Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) train are decked out in their holiday finest… Continue reading SEPTA Vehicles Dressed in Holiday Style
Pamela Sarne McCormick Named SEPTA's Director of Legislative Affairs; Follows Successful Tenure as Chamber's Representative in Harrisburg
Pamela Sarne McCormick, a public policy and government relations professional who has long served as the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s Harrisburg representative, will join SEPTA as Director of Legislative… Continue reading Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Executive to Join SEPTA
Customers and Staff Contribute Over 100 Tons of Food During Drive's Six-Year History
Philabundance’s shelves are well-stocked this holiday season thanks to the generosity of SEPTA’s customers and employees. Contributions made via station drop-off, text message and online during the authority’s two-week “Stop… Continue reading SEPTA’s ‘Stop Hunger at Your Station’ Food Drive Breaks Century Mark
SEPTA will operate modified transit schedules on Thursday and Friday (Nov. 27 & 28) due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. A complete list of service adjustments is available online at https://www.septa.org/service/holiday-service.html… Continue reading SEPTA Details Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Information
Dozens of Bus Routes to be Adjusted for Street Closures; Riders Urged to Plan Ahead
SEPTA would like to alert riders to a number of bus detours that will be in place due to road closures for the Philadelphia Marathon and related events, Nov 22-23.… Continue reading SEPTA Alerts Riders to Bus Detours During Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 22-23
