PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2026) – SEPTA’s Office of Business Advancement & Engagement (OBAE) will host a free workshop during Philadelphia’s upcoming Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week. SEPTA is encouraging interested… Continue reading SEPTA to Host Economic Development Workshop for Small Businesses
Category: Press Releases
Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University and SEPTA have partnered to provide Temple students with free SEPTA access between Cecil B. Moore South Station and NRG Station for all Temple football home… Continue reading Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
From ‘Start’ To ‘Finish’ SEPTA Set For Blue Cross Broad Street Run
Registered Runners Can Ride Broad Street Line Free With Official Bib
SEPTA is alerting customers to a number of bus detours that will be in place on Sunday, May 1, 2016 for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run. SEPTA will also… Continue reading From ‘Start’ To ‘Finish’ SEPTA Set For Blue Cross Broad Street Run
Tracks are for Trains, Not Photo Shoots
SEPTA Reminds Public Trespassing on Tracks is Illegal and a Potentially Fatal Decision
There’s something about the rails that draws photographers and videographers – professional and amateur – looking for that beautiful backdrop. “When it comes to train tracks, there is no picture-perfect… Continue reading Tracks are for Trains, Not Photo Shoots
Weekend Shuttle Busing Scheduled Along SEPTA’s West Trenton Regional Rail Line
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
Sunday’s Weather Will Be Nice – Why Not ‘Bike the Hill’?
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’?
‘Your Journey Starts Here’
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’
New SEPTA Regional Rail Line Schedules Go Into Effect Sunday, April 10
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
‘V for Villanova, V for Victory!’
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!’
SEPTA Releases Proposed FY 2017 Capital Budget & 12-Year Program
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
Media and Public Relations Executive to Join SEPTA
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
SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget; Public Hearings Throughout Region April 25-29
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
SEPTA, City and Community Leaders Celebrate Extension of Route 53 Bus Service Along East Hunting Park Avenue
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
SEPTA to Hold Public Meetings on King of Prussia Rail Project
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