PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2026) – SEPTA’s Office of Business Advancement & Engagement (OBAE) will host a free workshop during Philadelphia’s upcoming Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week. SEPTA is encouraging interested… Continue reading SEPTA to Host Economic Development Workshop for Small Businesses
Category: Press Releases
Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University and SEPTA have partnered to provide Temple students with free SEPTA access between Cecil B. Moore South Station and NRG Station for all Temple football home… Continue reading Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
SEPTA Seeks Federal Funding For New Payment Technology Program
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
Regular Delco Trolley Service Resumes Monday As Stimulus Construction Concludes
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
Broad Street Line ‘Sports Express’ Service Set For Philadelphia Eagles Preseason Football Game
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
SEPTA Alerts Available Through ReadyNotifyPA
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
Grade Crossing Renewal To Affect Roadway Access In Delaware County This Month
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
Select Station Names To Change On Route 101 and 102 Trolleys/Norristown High Speed Line
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
SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Change Sunday
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
SEPTA Takes Proactive Approach To Battling Excessive Heat
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
SEPTA Fare Adjustments Take Effect Thursday, July 1
SEPTA’s first fare adjustment in three years will take effect on Thursday, July 1, 2010, which is the beginning of Fiscal Year 2011. The changes were approved by the SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Fare Adjustments Take Effect Thursday, July 1
SEPTA Unveils Revitalized Historic Wayne Train Station
SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey joined state and local leaders, and members of the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Wayne Station on the Thorndale Regional rail line in Wayne,… Continue reading SEPTA Unveils Revitalized Historic Wayne Train Station
SEPTA Board Approves Station Naming Rights Agreement
Pattison Station To Become AT&T Station
The SEPTA Board has approved a resolution to allow Pattison Station to be renamed AT&T Station under a naming rights agreement that will bring in much-needed revenue for transit operations.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Station Naming Rights Agreement
SEPTA Marks Completion of Improvements to Bells Corner Loop
Northeast Philadelphia Facility Overhauled With $1.4 Million State-Funded Project
SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey joined a host of local officials and community leaders on Thursday, June 17, 2010, to mark the completion of an extensive overhaul at Bells… Continue reading SEPTA Marks Completion of Improvements to Bells Corner Loop