Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
New Transit Hub Improves Bus Service in Northwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (December 15, 2025) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Wissahickon Transit Center in northwest Philadelphia. Service to the… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Wissahickon Transit Center Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
All Services Will Continue Operating on Normal Schedules
PHILADELPHIA (December 8, 2025) – SEPTA today announced that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with TWU Local 234 for employees the union represents in the City, Suburban and… Continue reading SEPTA Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Largest Transit Workers Union
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
Focus: Think Critically About Future While Addressing Transit System's Needs
The SEPTA Board today approved a Five Year Strategic Business Plan for Fiscal Years 2015-2019 at https://www.septa.org/reports. The plan is designed to serve as a blueprint for capital improvements, customer… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Five-Year Strategic Business Plan
Authority Operated With Balanced Budget For 15th Consecutive Year
Despite an historically harsh winter that saw storms shut down schools, businesses and government offices on multiple occasions, passengers took more than 330 million trips on SEPTA buses, trains and… Continue reading SEPTA Tops 330 Million Annual Trips Amid Challenging Conditions During Fiscal Year 2014
Submissions To Be Evaluated For Possible Inclusion In Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Service Plan; Submissions Due August 31
SEPTA is inviting the public to submit ideas for service improvements as the authority begins the process for the Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Service Plan. SEPTA is accepting submissions through… Continue reading SEPTA Invites Public To Share Ideas For Service Improvements
Maintenance and Construction Work to Take Place August 1-18
Due to overhead wire, 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… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for Trolley Tunnel Blitz
