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
SEPTA Will Tackle Seven Projects Aimed at Hardening Core Infrastructure Elements
SEPTA has received an $86.8 million federal grant for seven projects designed to improve the transit system’s resilience to severe weather events, officials announced today. The resources come from the… Continue reading SEPTA Awarded $86.8 Million FTA Grant to Strengthen System Against Storms
SEPTA In-House Crews and Third-Party Contractors to Replace Timbers, Make Structural Improvement on Cobbs Creek and Darby Creek Viaducts
Beginning Saturday, September 20, 2014 and continuing each weekend through Sunday, November 23, 2014, shuttle buses will replace train service between the University City and Elwyn Stations on SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn… Continue reading All Weekend Media/Elwyn Line Trains to be Replaced by Shuttle Bus Service for Next 10 Weeks
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Signs Unveiled at Norristown Transportation Center
Illness, financial hardship, family crises – the reasons that lead someone to commit suicide are varied and, in some cases, never known. Signs unveiled at SEPTA’s Norristown Transportation Center (NTC)… Continue reading Help is Available: SEPTA and MCES Launch Suicide Prevention Pilot Program
New Campaign Uses Direct Approach To Deliver Etiquette Messages
SEPTA today announced the launch of its new ‘Dude It’s Rude’ passenger etiquette campaign. The new initiative takes a direct approach in an effort to get riders thinking about their… Continue reading SEPTA Launches ‘Dude It’s Rude’ Passenger Etiquette Campaign
City Hall Early Action Phase Complements Center City District's Dilworth Park Renovation
SEPTA today unveiled new entrances, fare lines, elevators and other amenities for commuters who access transit beneath the newly renovated Dilworth Park. This work is the first step in SEPTA’s… Continue reading SEPTA Unveils Improvements for Riders at City Hall & 15th Street Stations
SEPTA Renames Market East Station
Beginning today, that’s what SEPTA Regional Rail riders will hear as their trains pull into the former Market East Station, when it officially becomes Jefferson Station. The change is the… Continue reading Next Stop, Jefferson Station!
No fares or transfers needed for Broad Street Line Trips from 10a.m.-6p.m on Sept. 7
SEPTA has partnered with Miller Lite to provide free rides on the Broad Street Line for Sunday’s Eagles Home Opener Game. From 10 am to 6 pm. On game day… Continue reading Miller Lite Sponsors Free Rides on the Broad Street Line, Sunday 9/7
Due to track work along SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line, shuttle buses will operate in place of train service between Wissahickon Station and Elm Street Station for two consecutive weekends… Continue reading Service Adjustments Scheduled for SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line
Riders will now use the same fare payment procedures used on all other SEPTA routes
Starting with the annual fall schedule change on Monday, September 1, 2014, SEPTA will implement the “Pay As You Enter” fare policy on Suburban Transit Routes departing 69th Street Transportation… Continue reading Suburban Transit Begins ‘Pay as you Enter’ at 69th Street Transportation Center on Monday, September 1, 2014
Offers Riders Real-Time Updates, Schedules & Other Information On Mobile Phones
SEPTA today announced the Public Beta Release of the authority’s official Android App, which offers users real-time travel updates, schedules and related information. The free SEPTA Android App is now… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Public Beta Release of Android App
Allows For Further Performance Evaluation; SEPTA Hopes To See Additional Gains As Riders Return From Summer Vacations
SEPTA will extend the current 24-hour weekend service pilot on the Broad Street and Market Frankford Lines through November 2. This gives the authority an opportunity to evaluate the service… Continue reading SEPTA Extends 24-Hour Weekend Subway Pilot Program Through Nov. 2
Networking Event Launched New DBE Policy
Philadelphia, PA- Lt. Governor Jim Cawley and State Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R,PA-44th District) joined SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale “Pat” T. Deon, Sr. and SEPTA Deputy General Manager Jeffrey… Continue reading SEPTA And State Officials Promote Opportunities for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
