Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
All Services Will Continue Operating on Normal Schedules
PHILADELPHIA (December 8, 2025) – SEPTA today announced that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with TWU Local 234 for employees the union represents in the City, Suburban and… Continue reading SEPTA Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Largest Transit Workers Union
10 Coach Cars Will Help Add Much-Needed Capacity on Regional Rail
PHILADELPHIA (December 4, 2025) – SEPTA will receive the 10 leased rail coach cars from Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail (MARC) on Friday, Dec. 5. SEPTA signed the one-year agreement… Continue reading SEPTA to Receive Leased MARC Railcars on Friday, Dec. 5
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
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
