Media/Wawa Line Weekend Schedule Adjustment, Dec. 6 & Dec. 13
Swarthmore Station ADA Modification Project Crews are performing construction work to create an accessibility path between the inbound and outbound platforms at Swarthmore Station. Once the project is complete, all… Continue reading Media/Wawa Line Weekend Schedule Adjustment, Dec. 6 & Dec. 13
Select Regional Rail Station Sales Offices Discontinue Fare Product Sales, Dec. 31
Due to a wide range of alternative fare purchase options, sales at the following Regional Rail Sales Offices are discontinued as of close of business day on December 31, 2025;… Continue reading Select Regional Rail Station Sales Offices Discontinue Fare Product Sales, Dec. 31
SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Inspections of Silverliner IV Fleet
Regional Rail Service Will Gradually Improve; Crews to Finish Installing High-Heat Detectors by Dec. 5 Deadline
PHILADELPHIA (November 14, 2025) – SEPTA has completed the point-by-point inspections of its Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains ahead of today’s deadline set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Inspections of Silverliner IV Fleet
SEPTA Makes Significant Progress with FRA Emergency Order Directives
FRA Grants Extension for Enhanced Silverliner IV Regional Rail Train Inspections
PHILADELPHIA (October 31, 2025) – SEPTA is nearing completion of the 14 safety-related requirements outlined in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)’s Emergency Order issued on Oct. 1 in response to… Continue reading SEPTA Makes Significant Progress with FRA Emergency Order Directives
SEPTA to Implement 21.5% Fare Increase & Regional Rail Service Cuts Effective Sept. 1 & 2
PHILADELPHIA (August 28, 2025) – Without the approval of new state funding, SEPTA is moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on September 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that… Continue reading SEPTA to Implement 21.5% Fare Increase & Regional Rail Service Cuts Effective Sept. 1 & 2
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2025) – SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades and intensive cleaning as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11
SEPTA to Rehabilitate Five Bridges Along Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line
Service Suspended June 15 Through Sept. 2; Additional Service Provided on Chestnut Hill West
PHILADELPHIA (June 11, 2025) – SEPTA will rehabilitate five bridges along the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line beginning on Sunday, June 15 through Tuesday, September 2. As a result… Continue reading SEPTA to Rehabilitate Five Bridges Along Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line
SEPTA Expands Contactless Payment Technology to Regional Rail
Riders on All Modes Can Tap Credit/Debit Cards & Mobile Wallets
PHILADELPHIA (April 4, 2025) – After a successful rollout on Transit, SEPTA is expanding contactless payment options to Regional Rail starting on Friday, April 4. This means customers on all… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Contactless Payment Technology to Regional Rail
SEPTA to Offer Additional Regional Rail Service for Philadelphia Flower Show
Convenient Options for Travel to the Pennsylvania Convention Center
PHILADELPHIA (February 26, 2025) – SEPTA is reminding Philadelphia Flower Show attendees that public transportation offers convenient travel to the Pennsylvania Convention Center without the hassles of traffic and parking.… Continue reading SEPTA to Offer Additional Regional Rail Service for Philadelphia Flower Show
SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Lease of Five Vacant Regional Rail Stations
First-of-its-kind Agreement to Save SEPTA $150,000 in Annual Maintenance Costs While Delivering Improvements for Customers
PHILADELPHIA (December 19, 2024) – SEPTA today awarded a contract to Philly Office Retail for the long-term lease of five vacant Regional Rail stations along the Chestnut Hill East and… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Lease of Five Vacant Regional Rail Stations
SEPTA to End Sales at Select Regional Rail Sales Offices Effective Sept. 20
PHILADELPHIA (September 11, 2024) – SEPTA would like to inform customers that the Authority will end sales at select Regional Rail Sales Offices effective Friday, September 20. Most stations will… Continue reading SEPTA to End Sales at Select Regional Rail Sales Offices Effective Sept. 20
SEPTA to Increase Regional Rail Service; New Schedules for All Lines Effective Sunday, Sept. 8
SEPTA is increasing Regional Rail service next month by adding 99 weekend trains and 24 weekday trains to the schedule. New timetables for all lines will go into effect on… Continue reading SEPTA to Increase Regional Rail Service; New Schedules for All Lines Effective Sunday, Sept. 8