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
The SEPTA Board today approved the new contract between SEPTA and FOTP Lodge 109, covering approximately 170 SEPTA Transit Police Officers. Union members voted earlier this week to ratify the… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with FOTP Lodge 109
30th Street Station for Market-Frankford Line & Trolleys will be Drexel Station at 30th Street
SEPTA’s 30th Street Station for the Market-Frankford Line [L] and City Trolleys will soon include the name of an iconic Philadelphia institution served by this transit hub. Under a new… Continue reading SEPTA and Drexel University Announce Station Naming Rights Agreement
SEPTA would like to alert riders of the modified schedules due to the expected changes in riding habits from December 24, 2023, through January 1, 2024. Below are some specific… Continue reading SEPTA Alerts Riders Of Modified Schedules For The Upcoming Holidays
Agreement Ends SEPTA Police Strike that Started on Wednesday, Dec. 13
SEPTA and FOTP Lodge 109 today reached a tentative agreement on a new contract for Transit Police officers. As a result of this agreement, SEPTA officers will return to their… Continue reading SEPTA and FOTP Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Redesigned Site Prioritizes Customer Experience With Real-Time Tools & Introduces SEPTA Metro
SEPTA is announcing the launch of its new, transit-first, mobile-friendly website: septa.org. The redesigned site, which has been in the beta testing phase since August, will officially go live on… Continue reading SEPTA to Launch New, User-Friendly Website on Thursday, Dec. 7
Free rides begin at halftime and run for two hours post-game, or until last scheduled train departs; contactless credit card payment options now available
Throughout the regular season, Unibet, an official casino and sportsbook partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, will help Eagles fans get home safely after each Eagles home game by sponsoring free… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
The SEPTA Santa Express returns on Friday, November 24 with 14 trains headed to Center City to kick-off the holiday season
A supersized version of SEPTA’s annual ‘Santa Express’ will help merrymakers kick off the holiday season this year with the SEPTA SANTA EXPRESS-ES running in FULL FORCE this year. Fourteen… Continue reading Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town on SEPTA
The SEPTA Board today approved the new contracts between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, covering employees in the City, Suburban, and Frontier Transit Divisions. Union members voted last week to… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
Dozens of Bus Routes to be Adjusted for Street Closures; Riders Urged to Plan Ahead
SEPTA would like to alert bus riders to a number of detours that will be in place due to road closures for the Philadelphia Marathon and related events this weekend,… Continue reading SEPTA Alerts Riders to Bus Detours During Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 18-19
New Station Improves Accessibility on Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line; Service Began Nov. 6
CONSHOHOCKEN, MONTGOMERY COUNTY (November 9, 2023) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Conshohocken Station along the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Conshohocken Station Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Free rides begin at halftime and run for two hours post-game, or until last scheduled train departs; contactless credit card payment options now available
Throughout the regular season, Unibet, an official casino and sportsbook partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, will help Eagles fans get home safely after each Eagles home game by sponsoring free… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line [B] After Every Eagles Game
Token Sales Ended in 2018; Customers Encouraged to Switch to SEPTA Key Card
SEPTA would like to inform customers that the Authority will no longer accept tokens for fare payment effective January 1, 2024. The sale of tokens ended in 2018; however, SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA to Stop Accepting Tokens Effective Jan. 1, 2024
