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
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
So-Called 'Smart Card' System Would Modernize Fare Collection Methods
SEPTA has submitted a federal grant application seeking $29.3 million in funding for a program that would begin to modernize the authority’s fare collection system. Under the proposal, SEPTA would… Continue reading SEPTA Seeks Federal Funding For New Payment Technology Program
Darby Transportation Center Renovation & Expansion Project Completed
On Monday, August 30, SEPTA Route 101 and 102 Trolleys will return to normal service after several extensive federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) construction projects conclude. For nearly… Continue reading Regular Delco Trolley Service Resumes Monday As Stimulus Construction Concludes
SEPTA Broad Street Line “Sports Express” service is set for the 7:30 pm. Philadelphia Eagles/Jacksonville Jaguars preseason football action on Friday, August 13 at Lincoln Financial Field. SEPTA Broad Street… Continue reading Broad Street Line ‘Sports Express’ Service Set For Philadelphia Eagles Preseason Football Game
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management And SEPTA Join Forces For Public Notification Alerts
Deputy Managing Director for Emergency Management MaryAnn E. Tierney and SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey announced that SEPTA alerts are now offered through ReadyNotifyPA, the City of Philadelphia’s emergency… Continue reading SEPTA Alerts Available Through ReadyNotifyPA
