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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
SEPTA Ready To Accomodate Fans Going To The Big Game
SEPTA has its game-plan ready, as the Eagles try to tackle a major division rival this weekend at Lincoln Financial Field. The Birds take on the Washington Redskins on Sunday,… Continue reading Sports Express Set For Eagles Action
SEPTA will operate on a holiday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 and a modified weekday schedule on Friday, November 27. Thanksgiving Day Service All SEPTA services will be… Continue reading Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday Schedules Set
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey, Pennsylvania State Representative Joshua D. Shapiro, and local government and community leaders at Crestmont (R2) Regional Rail station.… Continue reading SEPTA Unveils Completed Construction At Crestmont Station
Beginning November 23, 2009 through January 2010 from 8 pm until 4 am weeknights, SEPTA will operate shuttle buses in place of subway-surface trolley Route 10 service due to City… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Route 10 Service Altered Due to Street Construction In West Philadelphia
On Monday morning, SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey joined Pennsylvania State Senator Dominic Pileggi, State Representative Thomas Killion, along with local government and community leaders to announce the start of… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Stimulus Construction To Begin On Elwyn Station Expansion Project
SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have agreed to continue contract negotiations with no threat of a work stoppage. After the intervention of Governor Rendell, Philadelphia Mayor Michael… Continue reading Labor Negotiations Statement
SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey, Pennsylvania State Senator Stewart Greenleaf, and Pennsylvania State Representative Kate Harper, joined with local government and community leaders at North Wales Regional Rail station to… Continue reading SEPTA To Announce $17 Million Recovery Fund Investment In Montgomery County
Extra Service Ready For Fall Classic & Other Big Weekend Events
SEPTA is ready for what promises to be a busy weekend at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia – highlighted by the return of the Phillies and their World Series… Continue reading SEPTA Set For World Series Action
For two consecutive weekends, Lansdale/Doylestown (R5) regional rail service will be altered as crews work to rehabilitate a bridge spanning Wissahickon Creek just north of Gwynedd Valley Station. Friday through… Continue reading Weekend SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Service Altered For Bridge Rehabilitation
Threatened Strike Would Stop Most Service In Philadelphia
With the possibility of a transit strike this weekend, SEPTA is releasing a Service Interruption Guide to help customers prepare for possible disruptions to their commutes Transport Workers Union Local… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide
Extra Trains Start Rolling 90 Minutes After Last Out Of Phillies-Dodgers NLCS Contest
SEPTA is adding extra Regional Rail service for Phillies fans after tonight’s Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies will try to close… Continue reading SEPTA Adds Post-Game Regional Rail Service
SEPTA Ready For Phillies Fans Looking For World Series Berth
SEPTA has extra service on deck as the Phillies try to close out the Los Angeles Dodgers and move on to the World Series. The Fightin’ Phils take on the… Continue reading Big Game, Big Service Plans
