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
Due to signal work, shuttle buses will replace train service on SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line between Elm Street, Main Street and Norristown Transportation Center Saturday, November 17th and Sunday,… Continue reading Shuttle Busing Scheduled on SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line
Initiative Aims to Reduce Costs, Increase Efficiencies & Sustain Transit Benefits
SEPTA has released its first-ever “Energy Action Plan” – a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing costs through increased efficiencies, while preserving the sustainable environmental benefits of public transit to the… Continue reading SEPTA Releases First-Ever ‘Energy Action Plan’
SEPTA Asks Riders to Submit Photos of their Mass Transit Experiences via Instagram
Do you “SEPTA” to work? The museum? A game or concert? There are many reasons why people in the Greater Philadelphia Region use SEPTA. Now customers can tell the authority… Continue reading Telling Us Why You ‘SEPTA Philly’ is a Snap
SEPTA will suspend all services effective at the end of Sunday’s service schedule due to the expected arrival of severe weather from Sandy. The shutdown will start at approximately 12:30… Continue reading SEPTA to Suspend Service Ahead of Sandy
Work Underway to Keep Customers Safe & Minimize Disruptions
SEPTA is taking steps to maximize customer safety and minimize inconveniences as “Slippery Rail” season gets underway. Slippery Rail season arrives in early to mid-fall – just as the leaves… Continue reading ‘Slippery Rail’ Season Arrives Throughout SEPTA System
New schedules are available now and system-wide for SEPTA’s Airport, Glenside Combined and Warminster regional rail lines. Schedule changes include: Airport: Regular weekday half-hour service will continue on an adjusted… Continue reading New Schedules To Go Into Effect for Several SEPTA Regional Rail Lines, Oct. 8
Goal: Improve Customer Service & Community With Modernized Transit Hub
SEPTA gathered with local officials and community members on Monday, September 10, 2012 to break ground on the reconstruction of a major transit hub in Strawberry Mansion. The 33rd and… Continue reading SEPTA Begins Reconstruction at 33rd & Dauphin Bus Loop
New schedules are available now at locations system-wide and online. SEPTA’s Airport and Glenside Regional Rail schedules are effective Wednesday, September 5th with others becoming effective, Saturday, September 8th and… Continue reading New SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Available
SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. has announced the appointment of Carol R. Looby as SEPTA Board Secretary. Ms. Looby, who had served as Assistant Board Secretary for the… Continue reading SEPTA Board Chairman Announces New Board Secretary
SEPTA has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Bradford as Director of Marketing in the authority’s Division of Public and Government Affairs. In her position, Ms. Bradford will be responsible for… Continue reading SEPTA Welcomes New Marketing Director
SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey announced the promotion of Ronald G. Hopkins to the position of Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Operations. With this appointment, which is effective immediately,… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Assistant General Manager of Operations
SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. and SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey have announced Thomas Nestel III, formerly Chief of Police of Upper Moreland Township, Pennsylvania, will join… Continue reading SEPTA Hires Thomas Nestel III as New Transit Police Chief
