PHILADELPHIA (December 5, 2024) – This week, long-time SEPTA veteran Scott Sauer took on a new role as the Authority’s Interim General Manager. Sauer had most recently been the Chief… Continue reading Scott Sauer Begins Tenure as SEPTA’s Interim General Manager
Category: Press Releases
Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
SEPTA Postpones Large Fare Increase Following Gov. Shapiro Funding Announcement
Public Hearings on 21.5% Proposed Fare Hike Scheduled for Dec. 13 are Cancelled PHILADELPHIA (November 22, 2024) – Today, Gov. Shapiro announced stop-gap funding that will help SEPTA fill its… Continue reading SEPTA Postpones Large Fare Increase Following Gov. Shapiro Funding Announcement
Weekend SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Service Altered For Bridge Rehabilitation
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
SEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide
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
SEPTA Adds Post-Game Regional Rail Service
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
Big Game, Big Service Plans
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
Leading The Way Down A Green Path
SEPTA Augments Growing Hybrid Fleet With ARRA Funding
Public transportation is at the core of efforts to “Go Green” – and SEPTA is helping lead the way with an aggressive effort to add cleaner-burning, fuel-efficient hybrid buses to… Continue reading Leading The Way Down A Green Path
Sports Express Service Set For NLCS
SEPTA Leading Fans On The Rails To A Championship
SEPTA is back on the rails to a championship, with extra service ready to go when the Phillies return to Citizens Bank Park for National League Championship Series action against… Continue reading Sports Express Service Set For NLCS
SEPTA To Operate Regular Service On Columbus Day
Major Services On Weekday Schedules; Some Modifications For Closures
Most SEPTA services will operate on regular weekday schedules on Columbus Day, which will be observed on Monday, October 12th. SEPTA transit and Regional Rail will maintain regular weekday schedules.… Continue reading SEPTA To Operate Regular Service On Columbus Day
SEPTA Set For Playoff Action
Broad Street Line Sports Express Ready For Phillies Fans
The Phillies are ready to start post-season defense of their World Series title, and SEPTA is offering extra service to get fans to Citizens Bank Park for all the action.… Continue reading SEPTA Set For Playoff Action
SEPTA Offering Special Service For Fallen Heroes Concert
Shuttle Bus Will Run A Center City Loop For Show At Mann Center
SEPTA will offer special bus service on Sunday, September 20q for those attending the Fallen Heroes Tribute Concert at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. The free concert by… Continue reading SEPTA Offering Special Service For Fallen Heroes Concert
Stimulus Construction To Close Major Delco Thoroughfare For One Week
On Saturday, September 19, at 7 am, SEPTA construction crews in Upper Darby, Delaware County will close Burmont Road through 5 am, Monday, September 28. All vehicular and pedestrian traffic… Continue reading Stimulus Construction To Close Major Delco Thoroughfare For One Week
Eagles Fans Invited to ‘Fly’ on SEPTA
Sports Express Ready For Birds' Home Opener
SEPTA is making it easy for Eagles fans to get on the road to the Super Bowl – by hitting the rails. While the team prepares for its home opener… Continue reading Eagles Fans Invited to ‘Fly’ on SEPTA
SEPTA ‘Elebrates’ End Of Project
Festivities Mark End of Market-Frankford El Reconstruction
SEPTA is celebrating the end of an historic project – the reconstruction of the Market-Frankford Subway-Elevated Line. A fixture of mass transit in the region, SEPTA’s busiest and oldest heavy… Continue reading SEPTA ‘Elebrates’ End Of Project