Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
100 Full-Length Fare Gates to be Installed at Market-Frankford [L] & Broad Street [B] Line Stations
PHILADELPHIA (September 26, 2024) – Following a successful pilot at 69th Street Transit Center, SEPTA is expanding its program to combat fare evasion with full-length gates at nine additional stations.… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion
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
Discount Flower Show Tickets Available at SEPTA Sales Offices
Say “au revoir” to winter and “bonjour” to spring by purchasing SEPTA’s Independence Pass to travel to “Springtime in Paris,” the 2011 edition of the Philadelphia International Flower Show. The… Continue reading SEPTA Independence Pass In Bloom for 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show
SEPTA Celebrates Valentine's Day with "Moving" Love Stories Contest
Did Cupid’s arrow strike your heart while you were riding on SEPTA? Did you find bliss on the bus or romance on the rails? From January 28 through February 10, riders… Continue reading Love, SEPTA Style
Plans To Advance New Payment Technology, New Regional Rail Car Purchases, Wayne Junction Station Renovations
During it’s regular monthly meeting for January 2011, the SEPTA Board approved proposals to a fund fare modernization initiative; the purchase of new Regional Rail cars; and a major, long-needed… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Funding Proposals For Major Initiatives
SEPTA recently received a prestigious award for its budget presentation – putting it among a small group of public transit agencies to be honored. For the sixth straight year, SEPTA’s… Continue reading SEPTA Receives Award For Distinguished Budget Presentation
SEPTA is encouraging its riders and employers enrolled in SEPTA’s Commuter’s Choice transit discount programs to contact their U.S. Congressional representatives, asking them to extend the current maximum $230 pre-tax… Continue reading SEPTA Urges Riders to Contact Elected Officials to Save Commuter Tax Benefit
Safety Personnel To Engage Customers In Discussions Throughout Transit System
SEPTA officials are talking safety with riders this week as part of National Escalator and Elevator Safety Awareness Week. The goal is to make travel safer by reminding customers to… Continue reading SEPTA Takes Part In National Escalator And Elevator Safety Awareness Week
Colorful Leaves Create Fall Beauty - And Launch Seasonal Effort To Keep Rails Safe
Classic fall weather has settled in over the Philadelphia region, adding a touch of beauty to SEPTA riders’ commutes as trees trade in their drab green summer leaves for colorful… Continue reading SEPTA’s ‘Slippery Rail’ Season In Full Swing
Customers Get A Pleasant Friday Surprise, Take First Spin Aboard New Train
A pleasant surprise awaited some SEPTA customers at their local stations on the morning of October 29, 2010. Their regular Friday morning commute turned into a party on wheels after… Continue reading Silverliner V Train Makes Debut On SEPTA’s Regional Rail
SEPTA And United Way Begin New Chapter of Giving With Book Collection Campaign
SEPTA and United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania are partnering to collect new and gently read books for distribution to community centers, homeless shelters, daycare centers, and schools in our region.… Continue reading ‘A Good Book Is A Great Treat’
Free Wifi Available At Market East And Suburban Stations
Free wireless Internet access is now available to SEPTA riders at Market East and Suburban stations through a partnership between the authority and Comcast’s Xfinity Wifi. Wifi is available at… Continue reading Two SEPTA Stations Now ‘Hot Spots’ For Customers
Project Restored Facility's History While Adding Modern Amenities
NORTH WALES, PA – SEPTA joined local officials and community members, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of renovation work at the North Wales Station. The celebration… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Completion of North Wales Station Renovations
Proactive Steps Taken As Rate Caps Are Set to Expire
With energy rate caps set to expire this year, SEPTA has taken a proactive approach to save money for customers and taxpayers, including a recent procurement that could result in… Continue reading SEPTA To Save Millions of Dollars on Electricity Procurement
