Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Serious Crime Down 30%; Full-Height Gates & Targeted Enforcement Reducing Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (April 21, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 30% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Station Now Fully Accessible with Elevators, Ramps & High-Level Platforms
ARDMORE, PA. (April 10, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates New Ardmore Station with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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
PHILADELPHIA (September 13, 2024) – SEPTA is ready for the start of the 2024 Eagles season with extra Broad Street Line [B] and Regional Rail service set for Monday’s home… Continue reading SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Eagles Home Opener
PHILADELPHIA (September 11, 2024) – SEPTA would like to inform customers that the Authority will end sales at select Regional Rail Sales Offices effective Friday, September 20. Most stations will… Continue reading SEPTA to End Sales at Select Regional Rail Sales Offices Effective Sept. 20
PHILADELPHIA (September 9, 2024) − Philadelphia will host this year’s presidential debate on Tuesday, September 10, at the National Constitution Center (NCC) located at 6th and Arch Streets. The debate… Continue reading SEPTA announces service adjustments for Presidential Debate in Old City
PHILADELPHIA (September 5, 2024) – SEPTA today announced proposed fare adjustments, including the elimination of a number of discounts, as the Authority faces a $240 million annual budget deficit with… Continue reading SEPTA Proposes Fare Adjustments to Address $240 Million Annual Budget Deficit
Depending on location buses will depart 12 to 34 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled trains
PHILADELPHIA (August 28, 2024) – Due to scheduled track work, SEPTA is advising customers on the Warminster Regional Rail Line that buses will replace trains starting September 7 through November… Continue reading Buses To Replace Trains Along Warminster Line September 7-November 3
SEPTA is increasing Regional Rail service next month by adding 99 weekend trains and 24 weekday trains to the schedule. New timetables for all lines will go into effect on… Continue reading SEPTA to Increase Regional Rail Service; New Schedules for All Lines Effective Sunday, Sept. 8
Increased Patrols and Coordination with Law Enforcement Aim to Ensure Student Safety
PHILADELPHIA (August 21, 2024) – SEPTA is implementing an enhanced safety plan for the 2024-2025 school year, continuing its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of students who rely… Continue reading SEPTA Enhances Safety Measures for New School Year
PHILADELPHIA (August 21, 2024) – SEPTA today announced the appointment of two newly-created positions that demonstrate the Authority’s commitment to making SEPTA safer, cleaner and more secure. Robert “Bob” Brown… Continue reading SEPTA Appoints New Cleaning & Safety Leadership Positions
PHILADELPHIA (August 20, 2024) – Bryn Mawr College will be the second higher education institution to participate in the SEPTA Key Advantage UPass program. Beginning September 1, more than 1,500… Continue reading Bryn Mawr College Joins SEPTA Key Advantage UPass
PHILADELPHIA (August 13, 2024) – After four years of offering free parking to help attract customers back to the system, SEPTA will reinstate parking fees with a phased approach beginning… Continue reading SEPTA to Reinstate Parking Fees Beginning September 23
PHILADELPHIA (July 25, 2024) – SEPTA today awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. for the purchase of modern railcars to replace the aging Market-Frankford Line [L] fleet.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Market-Frankford Line Fleet
