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
ersonnel Working to Minimize Impact of Seasonal Disruption to Customers
As the leaves that create the fall season’s colorful landscape shed from trees, SEPTA is taking steps to maximize customer safety and minimize inconveniences as “Slippery Rail” season gets underway.… Continue reading SEPTA Ready to Take on Slippery Rail Season
Free Access for Riders Moves to New Areas as Authority Unveils First Official SEPTA App for iPhone Users
Free Xfinity WiFi service for SEPTA customers is being expanded to stations throughout the transit system, including those used by subway, bus and trolley riders, SEPTA and Comcast announced today.… Continue reading Xfinity WiFi from Comcast Expands to Additional SEPTA Stations
Three-Year Contract With PPL EnergyPlus Effective December 2013
SEPTA has entered into a three-year contract with PPL EnergyPlus (PPL EP), effective December 2013, for the power supply to serve SEPTA’s electric generation requirements. The contract includes propulsion power… Continue reading SEPTA To Save Millions in Annual Energy Costs Under New Contract
Housing Premiums Could Go Down if SEPTA is Forced to Shrink System Due to Funding
Access to Regional Rail boosts property values across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, however, housing prices could take a downward turn if SEPTA is forced to shrink the transit… Continue reading Study: Regional Rail Access Boosts Property Values Throughout Region
SEPTA's Fifth Annual "Stop Hunger at Your Station" Food Drive Begins October 7
Autumn is here and with the cooler temperatures, one’s thoughts turn to harvest time and filling the cupboards for the holiday season and potentially harsh winter. While we are replenishing… Continue reading Help SEPTA Stock the Shelves
Ever wonder how long it would take you to wrap a 40′ foot bus in a full advertisement? The answer would be five to six hours, but only if you… Continue reading Timelapse video of SEPTA/Philabundance Food Drive Bus
In anticipation of the PA House voting on the transportation bill in Harrisburg, SEPTA General Manager Joe Casey & Assistant General Manager Jeffrey Knueppel spoke at the September Board Meeting,… Continue reading Video Presentation of Service Realignment Plan
Project Has Resulted In Fully Modernized Transit Hub In Strawberry Mansion
SEPTA gathered with local elected officials and community members in Strawberry Mansion today to celebrate the completion of reconstruction of the 33rd and Dauphin Bus Loop. The 33rd and Dauphin… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Completion of 33rd & Dauphin Bus Loop Reconstruction
Implementation of 10-Year Service Realignment Plan Would Begin in 2014
Without an infusion of funding for SEPTA’s backlog of critical state of good repair projects, the authority will have to significantly shrink the transit system over the next 10 years,… Continue reading SEPTA Details Plan to Shrink System Without State Funding Action
No fares or transfers needed for Broad Street Line Trips from 10a.m.-6p.m on Sept. 15
SEPTA has partnered with Miller Lite to provide free rides on the Broad Street Line for this Sunday’s Eagles Home Opener Game. From 10 am to 6 pm. On game… Continue reading Miller Lite sponsors Free Rides on the Broad Street Line, Sunday 9/15
Due to overhead wire work along SEPTA’s Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail Line, shuttle buses will replace train service on Saturdays and Sundays between Lansdale and Doylestown stations September 14-15, 21-22, 28-29,… Continue reading Weekend Shuttle Busing Scheduled Along SEPTA’s Lansdale/Doylestown Line
SEPTA-CSX Separation Project Will Enhance Both Passenger & Freight Services
SEPTA will receive a $10 million federal grant for a critical project that will improve safety and service on the West Trenton Regional Rail Line, members of the southeastern Pennsylvania… Continue reading Federal TIGER Grant to Fund Critical Improvements on West Trenton Line
