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
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
This month, SEPTA will undertake a grade crossing renewal project along the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line temporarily closing local roadways to traffic in Delaware County. On Thursday, August 5 through… Continue reading Grade Crossing Renewal To Affect Roadway Access In Delaware County This Month
Effective September 5, 2010, riders will see new names for select stations on the Route 101 and 102 Trolley and the Norristown High Speed Line. For the most part, names… Continue reading Select Station Names To Change On Route 101 and 102 Trolleys/Norristown High Speed Line
Updates to Timetables Include a Fresh New Look
SEPTA will issue new schedules for all Regional Rail Lines effective Sunday, July 25. In addition to a number of time changes, riders will also notice new easier to read… Continue reading SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Change Sunday
Efforts Focus On Preventing Disruptions To Customers And Conserving Energy
With temperatures expected to reach the upper-90s or higher through this week, SEPTA is taking a number of steps to prevent heat-related disruptions to customers. SEPTA officials are monitoring the… Continue reading SEPTA Takes Proactive Approach To Battling Excessive Heat
