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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
New Transit Hub Will Improve Customer Service, Enhance Community & Improve Safety
Construction is underway on SEPTA’s Parkside Bus Loop Relocation Project, an initiative that will deliver customer service improvements and community enhancements before the year is out. Work officially kicked off… Continue reading SEPTA Breaks Ground On Parkside Bus Loop Relocation Project
Series Of Changes Aimed At Tackling Chronic Problems Along Major Transit Line
A major Philadelphia transit artery is undergoing a series of small, but significant, changes to improve service and reliability. The Route 47 Service Enhancement Pilot Project, a partnership between SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA And City Partner On Project to Improve Route 47 Bus Service
SEPTA has announced additional service for fans heading to the Philadelphia Union home opener at PPL Park on Saturday, March 26 and to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament games at… Continue reading SEPTA Adds Additional Service for Sports Fans
Bieber Tourways Offers Cross-Country Travel Access From SEPTA Transit Hub
NORRISTOWN, PA – New York. Washington, D.C., Los Angeles. All major destinations you’d expect to find on a travel menu – provided you’re at an airport or big-city transportation hub.… Continue reading New Norristown Transportation Center Bus Terminal Open For Business
To facilitate the completion of PENNDOT’s two-year I-476 bridge rehabilitation project, SEPTA trains will not operate between Spring Mill and Elm Street Stations on the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line on… Continue reading Weekend Shuttle Busing Scheduled on SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line
Displays & Discussions Will Give A Glimpse At Major Improvements To Come
SEPTA is inviting the public to learn about plans to modernize its fare payment and collection system, during a New Payment Technology Information Session. The event will be held at… Continue reading SEPTA To Hold New Payment Technology Information Session
Time isn’t the only thing changing on March 13. SEPTA’s new Regional Rail schedules also go into effect that day. New schedules are available now at locations system-wide and online… Continue reading New SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Go Into Effect March 13
Service to Claymont and Wilmington Stations Arrives in Time for Philadelphia Flower Show
Beginning Sunday, March 6, SEPTA’s Wilmington and Claymont passengers will be able to hop aboard the authority’s Regional Rail Line for trips to Philadelphia seven days a week. That day,… Continue reading SEPTA Sunday Train Service Coming to Delaware March 6th
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
