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
Project Will Deliver Full Accessibility at 22nd, 33rd & 36th Street Stations
SEPTA today awarded a contract to advance accessibility improvements at three trolley stations. CDM Smith, Inc. will do architectural, design, and construction-related services for the 22nd, 33rd, and 36th Street… Continue reading SEPTA Awards Design Contract for Three Trolley Stations
Somerset Station
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes over the last two years, SEPTA is continuing the initiative through October on the Broad Street (BSL) and Market-Frankford Lines (MFL). This… Continue reading SEPTA Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
SEPTA is ‘Doin this’ this weekend with extra service to accommodate Luke Combs’ fans for the country star’s two shows this weekend at Lincoln Financial Field. On Friday, July 28,… Continue reading SEPTA to Offer Extra Service for Luke Combs’ Concerts this Weekend
SEPTA will offer extra service on the Broad Street Line this weekend when Lincoln Financial Field hosts the first-ever Premiere League summer soccer tournament in the United States. SEPTA will… Continue reading SEPTA to Add Service for Premiere League Soccer Series This Weekend
11th St Station
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes over the last two years, SEPTA is continuing the initiative through October on the Broad Street (BSL) and Market-Frankford Lines (MFL). This… Continue reading Subway Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
Final Phase of Southwest Connection Improvement Program to Complete Infrastructure Rebuild
SEPTA will finish rebuilding a critical portion of Regional Rail infrastructure in the University City area as the final phase of the Southwest Connection Improvement Program (SCIP) gets underway. Work… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Regional Rail Service Adjustments for Upcoming Work
If you’re a member of the “Beyhive” heading to South Philly on Wednesday night SEPTA has you covered for the Beyoncé Concert. SEPTA will add 10 local trains to its… Continue reading SEPTA To Add Service For Beyoncé Concert At Lincoln Financial Field
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2023 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13,… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2023 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 7-24
Late-night Service Will Operate on Select Regional Rail Trains
On Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day, SEPTA Buses, Trolleys, and Broad Street and Market-Frankford Line trains will operate on a Sunday schedule. Special mid-day and late-night Regional Rail service will… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Service Changes for July 4th Celebration
New Online Tool Supports ‘SEPTA Forward’ Strategic Plan, Promotes Transparency
SEPTA is announcing the launch of its Open Data Portal – a catalog of financial, ridership, mapping, and other useful data – now available on the authority’s website. The portal… Continue reading SEPTA Launches ‘Open Data Portal’
Fiscal Cliff Rapidly Approaching as Federal COVID Funds Run Out; State Assistance Needed to Avoid Significant Service Cuts & Large Fare Increases
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2024, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. This will be the last budget year… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Operating & Capital Budgets
Recently, SEPTA was the recipient of two prestigious awards for its sustainability efforts– the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and the IDC Smart Cities Award For Sustainable Infrastructure. Both… Continue reading SEPTA Receives Two Sustainability Awards For Environmental Excellence
