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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
Work to Take Place August 3-11
Due to overhead wire, track and station improvement projects, SEPTA Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34 and 36 will not operate in the Center City tunnel from 10 pm. On Friday,… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for Power Construction Work
Growth Comes Despite Continued Challenges To Fund Critical Improvements To Aging Transit System
SEPTA has set a new Regional Rail ridership record, with 36,023,000 trips taken by customers during Fiscal Year 2013, the authority announced today. Fiscal Year 2013 was the 12-month period… Continue reading SEPTA Sets New Record For Regional Rail Ridership
Due to overhead power, signal and track work, shuttle buses will replace train service along SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line between North Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill West Stations… Continue reading Shuttle Buses Scheduled Along SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line
Extra Trips Before & After Event To Accommodate Holiday Revelers
SEPTA will run extra service on July 4th to get people to-and-from the Wawa Welcome America celebration. The annual event includes an afternoon festival along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and… Continue reading SEPTA Adds Service For July 4th Celebration On The Parkway
Plan Includes Fare Simplification Efforts To Prepare For Upcoming Move To Electronic Payment System
SEPTA’s first fare increase in three years will take effect on Monday, July 1, 2013. The changes were approved by the SEPTA Board in May. In keeping with the recommendations… Continue reading SEPTA Fare Increases Take Effect Monday, July 1st
Four Month Bridge Closure Begins July 8
On Monday, July 8, 2013, SEPTA’s Bridgeport Viaduct – the bridge that carries SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) over the Schuylkill River between Bridgeport Station and the Norristown Transportation… Continue reading SEPTA to Close Norristown High Speed Line’s Bridgeport Viaduct for Repairs
Legacy of Station's Namesake Honored With New Art Mosaic & Plaque
SEPTA today re-dedicated the Cecil B. Moore Station to honor the legacy of its namesake, and unveiled a plaque and artwork highlighting his life and many accomplishments. The station, which… Continue reading SEPTA Holds Re-Dedication Ceremony At Cecil B. Moore Station
Transit Authority Expands Service With Special Schedules For Championship Tournament
To accommodate the thousands of spectators traveling to and from the 2013 U.S. Open Championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA, SEPTA is expanding service with special schedules… Continue reading SEPTA Is ‘The Way to Go’ For U.S. Open Spectators Traveling To Merion Golf Club
Work to take place June 9-22
SEPTA has scheduled a switch and track crossing renewal project for the intersection of 49th Street and Woodland Avenue from June 9-22, 2013. Service on SEPTA’s Route 11 and 36… Continue reading SEPTA Schedules Switch and Track Crossing Renewal Project at 49th and Woodland
The 2013 Bike Race Sets New Tradition and Race Route in City Neighborhoods
SEPTA will offer special service on its Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line and make service adjustments to several bus routes for the Parx Casino Philly Classic on Sunday, June 2, 2013.… Continue reading SEPTA Offers Special Service to Inaugural Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic
Efforts Focus On Minimizing Disruptions For Customers Throughout Transit System
With temperatures expected to continue to climb into the 90s through this week, SEPTA is taking a number of steps to prevent heat-related disruptions to customers. SEPTA officials are monitoring… Continue reading SEPTA Taking Proactive Approach In Battling Excessive Heat
Votes For Operating & Capital Budgets On Hold Due To Uncertainty Over Transit Funding
The SEPTA Board today approved a proposal to increase fares and simplify the payment process for customers in preparation for next year’s move to a modernized fare system under the… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fare Increases; Budget Action Deferred
