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Service Information in the Event of a Strike

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SEPTA Travel Tips for Riders in the Event of a City Bus & Metro Service Interruption

The current contract between SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 expired at midnight on Thursday, November 7. SEPTA and TWU Local 234 continue negotiations, in the meantime there will not be a strike so all SEPTA service continues to operate as normal.

The current contract between SEPTA and SMART 1594 (Victory district) expires at 11:59 pm on November 18. The Travel Options during a Strike table below now also reflects what services will not operate in the event of a strike, which could affect service as early as Tuesday, November 19.

Summary:

  • In general, SEPTA Bus and Metro routes within the city will not operate; learn if your service could be affected by a possible work stoppage that may occur as soon as Friday, November 8. Normal bus and metro riders are encouraged to use Regional Rail, which connects with bus and trolley routes that are still operating, making it the best travel option. Existing passes will be honored on Regional Rail during a service interruption; see information about Regional Rail fares and pass refunds.
  • Please expect crowding on Regional Rail routes, allow extra time while traveling.
  • Use SEPTA.org and plan.septa.org for the most accurate service information and real-time trip planning. The SEPTA app and third-party apps may not have the latest information on SEPTA service during a service interruption.
  • SEPTA Access operates modified service for registered ADA and SRP customers. Next day booking only, space permitting, available for SRP.

Need help? SEPTA Customer Service (215-580-7800) will operate with extended hours in the event of a service interruption. SEPTA Ambassadors, including employees from all departments, will be dispatched to stations to help riders during a disruption.

Regional Rail Schedules & Other Information

Travel Options During a Strike

Operating, Normal Service ScheduleNot Operating, No ServiceModified Service Schedule
Bus90, 92, 93, 95, 96, 98, 99, 104, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123, 126, 127, 128, 131, 132, 135, 139, 150, 201, 204, 206, LUCY Gold, LUCY GreenDirectBus, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 73, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84, 88, 89, G, H, J, K, L, R, XH, 406, 409, 411, 415, 426, 428, 433, 438, 439, 441, 442, 445, 446, 447, 448, 450, 452, 461, 462, 475, 476, 477, 478, 484, 490, 492, 49594, 97, 103, 105, 106, 108, 115, 124, 125, 129, 130, 133, 310, 311
MetroMedia/
Sharon Hill Line (101/102) [D],
Norristown
High Speed Line [M]		Market-Frankford Line [L], Broad Street Line [B], Subway Surface Trolleys [T], Route 15 [G]
Regional RailAirport Line, Cynwyd Line, Trenton Line, Warminster LineChestnut Hill East Line, Chestnut Hill West Line, Lansdale/Doylestown Line,
Fox Chase Line (Weekday/Weekend), Manayunk/Norristown Line, Paoli/Thorndale Line (Weekday/Weekend), Media/Wawa Line, West Trenton Line, Wilmington/ Newark Line
Operating, Normal Service ScheduleNot Operating, No ServiceModified Service Schedule
BusDirectBus, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 73, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84, 88, 89, 204, G, H, J, K, L, R, XH, 310, 311, 406, 409, 411, 415, 426, 428, 433, 438, 439, 441, 442, 445, 446, 447, 448, 450, 452, 461, 462, 475, 476, 477, 478, 484, 490, 492, 495, LUCY Gold, LUCY Green103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123, 125, 126124
Frontier Bus90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 150, 201, 206
MetroMarket-Frankford Line [L], Broad Street Line [B], Route 10 [T], Route 34 [T2], Route 13 [T3], Route 11 [T4], Route 36 [T5], Route 15 [G]Media/Sharon Hill Line (101/102) [D], Norristown High Speed Line [M]
Regional RailAirport Line, Chestnut Hill East Line, Chestnut Hill West Line, Cynwyd Line, Lansdale/Doylestown Line, Fox Chase Line, Manayunk/Norristown Line, Paoli/Thorndale Line, Media/Wawa Line, Trenton Line, West Trenton Line, Wilmington/Newark Line, Warminster Line

Bus routes that will be detoured:

  • 94 & 97: No service to Chestnut Hill. Trips that normally serve Chestnut Hill use Northwestern and Stenton aves.
  • 103: No service to Overbrook Park. Buses use Victory Avenue, West Chester Pike, Lynn Blvd. and Township Line Road instead of regular routing.
  • 105: No service to Overbrook Park or 63rd-Malvern/Overbrook. Buses use Victory Ave., West Chester Pike, Lynn Blvd. and Township Line Road instead of regular routing.­­
  • 106: No service to Overbrook Park. Buses use Victory Ave., West Chester Pike, Lynn Blvd. and Township Line Road instead of regular routing.
  • 108: No service to Paschall, Elmwood and Eastwick. Trips to Airport Business Center, Philadelphia International Airport and UPS will be rerouted via Darby Transit Center.
  • 115: No service between Philadelphia International Airport and Folcroft East Industrial Park.
  • 124 & 125: No service to Wissahickon Transit Center, William H. Gray III 30th Street Station or Center City. Service will begin/end at Villanova Station (Paoli/Thorndale Line) or Gulph Mills.
  • 129, 130 & 133: No service to Frankford-Knights. Trips will begin/end at Cornwells Heights Station. Transfer to the Trenton Line for continuing service.
  • 310 & 311: Weekday service will begin/end at Willow Grove Station and operate every 60 minutes all day.

Regional Rail trains operate according to current published schedule times. Express trains may make extra stops to accommodate increased ridership.

SEPTA Access operates modified service for registered ADA and Shared Ride customers. There may be some delays due to increased demand and street traffic. Shared Ride Program customers can only book next day trips, space permitting.

Fare & Refund Information

Regional Rail Fares
Contactless payment is not accepted on Regional Rail trains; riders should have Travel Wallet funds or a valid pass loaded to their Key card.

Per trip costs are based on Zone/Distance and will be charged to your Key card account balance. Unlike tapping once for travel on Bus and Metro, Regional Rail requires you to tap at the station you board and the station you exit.

Calendar TransPass+ or Zone 1 Passes will be valid at all Regional Rail stations located within the city of Philadelphia (except Forest Hills and Somerton stations, which require a Zone 3 Quick Trip or Key card with Zone 3 pass or Travel Wallet funds).

Children under age 12 ride free with a fare paying adult. Senior citizens (65 or older) ride free with a SEPTA Senior Fare card. Riders with disabilities are eligible for half hare with a Reduced Fare card.

Quick Trips
Valid on the day purchased for one-way travel on Regional Rail trains (purchased from Fare Kiosks or Sales Offices). Prices vary by zone.

Transit Pass Redemption
Unused TransPass+ passes, purchased before a service interruption, will be eligible for a full or partial refund. Riders may contact the SEPTA Key Call Center at 855-567-3782 (Monday – Friday 6 am – 8 pm, Saturday – Sunday 8 am-6 pm) to request a refund for any unused passes.

Train Boarding

Unless otherwise directed by SEPTA staff, fares will be collected for each trip.

  • AM hour riders traveling from outlying stations towards Center City must have funds loaded to the Travel Wallet of their Key cards or hold a valid Pass.
  • Riders arriving at Center City Stations without a fare will be required to purchase an Exit Quick Trip ticket from the station Exit Kiosk.
  • Key card load options include SEPTAKEY.org, phone 855-567-3782, Station Fare Kiosks, Sales Offices and participating retailers.
  • PM hour riders (2:45 pm – 7 pm) at Penn Medicine, William H. Gray III 30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson and Temple University stations will present a loaded Key card or valid pass at the turnstile reader. Cash will not be accepted at the point of entry. Riders with cash must purchase a Quick Trip from the Station Kiosk or Sales Office.
  • Riders will wait in designated lines at the concourse/mezzanine level to board trains – look for signage and SEPTA staff to help find your waiting area. To ensure safe boarding and avoid confusion, SEPTA staff will direct riders when to proceed to the platform. Please expect crowding and possible delays.

Parking

Parking is available at most SEPTA Regional Rail stations. Surface lots $2.00, Garages $4.00.