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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
Bus Loop Renovation & Expansion Project Focused On Safety Enhancements
Service at the bustling Darby Transportation Center is moving along at a safer clip these days, thanks to a bus loop overhaul project. SEPTA celebrated this achievement today, along with… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Improvements at Darby Transportation Center
Transit Hub Overhauled To Improve Safety, Amenities & Security
SEPTA joined local officials, dignitaries and community members today to celebrate the completion of construction at the newly renovated Cheltenham & Ogontz Bus Loop. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official… Continue reading SEPTA Opens Renovated Cheltenham & Ogontz Bus Loop
Landmark Station Celebrated at Ribbon Cutting
SEPTA representatives, elected officials and the Morton Borough community celebrated the recently-completed,year-long station improvements project at the authority’s Morton Station, which serves passengers on SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line. The… Continue reading SEPTA’s Iconic Morton Station Restored to 19th Century Glory
SEPTA’s new Regional Rail schedules go into effect on Sunday, June 12. New schedules are available now at locations system-wide and online at https://www.septa.org/schedules/upcoming.html. Midday weekday service on the Manayunk/Norristown… Continue reading New SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Go Into Effect June 12
Due to track maintenance work, SEPTA trains will not operate between Chestnut Hill East and Wayne Junction Stations on the weekends of June 11-12; June 18-19; July 9-10; and July… Continue reading Weekend Shuttle Busing Scheduled Between SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill East and Wayne Junction Stations
SEPTA's Third Annual Food Drive Begins June 6
Hunger knows no age, race, gender or zip code. With approximately one million Delaware Valley residents – children, senior citizens and working men and women – dealing with hunger issues… Continue reading SEPTA and Philabundance Work to Stop Hunger in Its Tracks
Additional service scheduled on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line for Race Day
Bicycle enthusiasts heading to the 27th Annual Philadelphia International Cycling Championship on Sunday, June 5, can breakaway to the race’s prime viewing spots by taking SEPTA Regional Rail. Extra service… Continue reading Let SEPTA Steer You in the Right Direction to the 27th Annual Philadelphia International Cycling Championship
Lean Spending Plans Require No Fare Increases or Service Reductions
The SEPTA Board approved Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2012, which begins July 1, 2011. The Operating Budget does not increase fares and maintains current service levels. The… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2012 Operating & Capital Budgets
Eco-Friendly Station Design Eligible for LEED-Silver Certification
SEPTA representatives and elected officials joined residents of Philadelphia’s Fox Chase neighborhood to celebrate the authority’s rebuilt Fox Chase train station at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new station building,… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Rebuilt Fox Chase Station at Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of Two-Year Renovation Project
SEPTA officially marked the end of a two-year renovation project at its Allen Lane Regional Rail station with a ribbon cutting ceremony. SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey, elected officials and… Continue reading SEPTA’s Historic Allen Lane Station Receives Award-Winning Makeover
Participants and spectators heading to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, May 8, can avoid traffic jams by taking advantage of SEPTA’s early morning Regional Rail… Continue reading SEPTA Offers Early Morning Regional Rail Service for Race for the Cure Participants
SEPTA’s long-anticipated renovations to its Wayne Junction Station are set to get underway, supported by a $3.98 million competitive livability grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). FTA Administrator Peter… Continue reading SEPTA Receives $3.98 Million Federal Transit Administration Grant for Wayne Junction Station Renovation Project
