Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
10 Coach Cars Will Help Add Much-Needed Capacity on Regional Rail
PHILADELPHIA (December 4, 2025) – SEPTA will receive the 10 leased rail coach cars from Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail (MARC) on Friday, Dec. 5. SEPTA signed the one-year agreement… Continue reading SEPTA to Receive Leased MARC Railcars on Friday, Dec. 5
SEPTA’s First-ever Retail Pop-up Store to Open on Black Friday; "Jingle Rails” Interactive Holiday Experience Debuts December 13
PHILADELPHIA (November 26, 2025) – SEPTA will offer two new holiday experiences this season at its headquarters in Center City —a brand-new pop-up store, as well as its first-ever “Jingle… Continue reading What’s In Store at SEPTA This Holiday Season?
SEPTA will hold three public information sessions on the recently launched Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) Extension study. The study is evaluating various alternatives to make a rail connection from… Continue reading SEPTA Holds Public Information Sessions On Norristown High Speed Line King Of Prussia Extension Study
Details Progress Towards 'Triple Bottom-Line' Strategy To Become Environmentally, Socially & Economically Sustainable
SEPTA today released its Sustainability Annual Report, which details the authority’s progress on its efforts to pursue a “triple bottom-line” strategy to become environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. For SEPTA,… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Sustainability Annual Report for 2013
Many Passengers Will See Minimal or No Change to Their Service
As a result of the loss of county funding, SEPTA held public hearings in mid-October to consider discontinuing weekday evening and selected Saturday and Sunday trips on Routes 94 and… Continue reading Schedule Adjustments Preserve Routes 94 and 132
SEPTA's Holiday Bus, Train and Trolleys are Back to take Customers to a Winter Wonderland
The twinkling lights, the boughs of holly, the glistening ornaments… ’tis the season to be jolly and SEPTA has the holiday spirit, thanks to operators who have adorned several of… Continue reading Who Needs a Sleigh with Reindeer?
SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey announced the promotion of Robert L. Lund Jr., P.E. to the position of Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Engineering, Maintenance & Construction. With this… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Assistant General Manager of EM&C Division
I SEPTA Philly Instagram Contest Runs through Noon on December 21
Telling SEPTA why you “SEPTA Philly” is a snap – literally. Now through noon on Friday, December 21, customers can use Instagram to show the authority why they ride the… Continue reading There’s Still Time to Show Us Why You ‘SEPTA Philly’
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
