SEPTA’s Metro transition began over a year ago and has become an integral part of our goal to make the system easier to use and simpler to navigate. Nearly all bus lines are now indicated by numbers, and all Metro lines are identified by letters.
The Spring 2026 schedule change is another step in this transition. We’ve removed all side-by-side references to old bus letters (except for Route K) and now use the new numbers only. The [T] and [G] trolleys are now only referred to by their Metro names or departure/destination route. For example, on vehicles the T1 will say “13th St to 63rd-Malvern/Overbrook” and not Route 10.
If you need a refresher of what’s changed, visit the Metro hub site.
New D1/D2 Signal System Increases Travel Time
Due to the completion of the phased installation of a new signal system, trips on the [D1]/[D2] could take more time, up to 10-15 minutes. On average, most riders will see their trip increase between 7-9 minutes.
[D1] and [D2] trolleys will operate with a new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. CBTC is a modern signal system that will provide a higher level of safety utilizing radio communications between the vehicles and the signal system. CBTC establishes operating times between trolleys, enforces safe stopping distances and prevents trolleys from exceeding established speed limits.
Following comprehensive testing and operator training, [D1] and [D2] schedules have been adjusted to reflect the implementation of the CBTC system and to ensure the reliability and predictability of scheduled arrival and departure times.
SEPTA will continue to operate the same number of daily trolleys on both lines – approximately four (4) trolleys per hour during peak service in both directions. However, scheduled departure and arrival times have been changed to accommodate longer trip times – up to 15 minutes on [D1] and 10 minutes on [D2], depending on origin and destination. Customers should plan for additional travel time.
Bus Connection Changes
As part of the February 1 Regional Rail schedule changes, AM trip times for Bus Routes 201, 204 and 206 have changed in order to maintain train connections.
Bus and Metro Schedules, February 22
2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 31, 33, 40, 41, 42, 49, 55, 58, 61, 64, 66, 71, 73, 79, 82, 124, K, [L], [B], [T4], [G]
Bus and Metro Schedules, February 23
1, 110, 111, 114, 117, 125, 128, 139, 447, 475, [D1], D1 Bus, [D2], D2 Bus
Bus Network Adjustments
- Route 40: Adjustments made to address overcrowding and lateness
- Route K: Realigned to operate eastbound on Coulter St. between Fox St. & Wayne Ave.
- Route 51: No schedule change, additional articulated buses assigned during AM/PM peaks to address overcrowding
- Route 66: Three Sunday mid-day round trips added to improve service to every 15 minutes
- Route 82: Added one AM peak trip to address overcrowding
- Route 110: Added one PM peak trip to address school dismissal overcrowding
- Route 475: Added one PM peak trip to address overcrowding