Trolley Tunnel Reopens Overnight; Sunday & Monday Maintenance Closures Continue
The Trolley tunnel is now open for regular overnight service, Tuesday through Saturday. On Sunday and Monday nights, from 10 pm until 5 am, the tunnel will continue to close for routine maintenance, and trolleys will run on diversion… Continue reading Trolley Tunnel Reopens Overnight; Sunday & Monday Maintenance Closures Continue
Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Serious Crime Down 30%; Full-Height Gates & Targeted Enforcement Reducing Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (April 21, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 30% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
SEPTA to Begin Major Rehabilitation Project Along M Line
Structural Repairs to the Bridgeport Viaduct Connecting Bridgeport Station & Norristown Transit Center
PHILADELPHIA (March 27, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to kick off a major rehabilitation project on the [M] Norristown High Speed Line that will… Continue reading SEPTA to Begin Major Rehabilitation Project Along M Line
Fall 2025 T Trolley Tunnel Closure Information
Update as of February 2026: Trolleys remain on diversion overnight. The update history below is included for reference purposes. Update as of January 30, 2026: Planned tunnel maintenance work for… Continue reading Fall 2025 T Trolley Tunnel Closure Information
Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Serious Crime Reaches Lowest Level in 10 Years; Fare Evasion & Quality of Life Enforcement Up
PHILADELPHIA (January 15, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 6% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
SEPTA to Reopen Center City Trolley Tunnel on Monday, Jan. 12
Emergency Repairs & Testing Complete; Weekend Closures Scheduled for Wire Replacement
PHILADELPHIA (January 9, 2026) – SEPTA today announced the reopening of the Center City Trolley Tunnel, which has been closed since mid-November for emergency repairs and testing. All T Trolleys… Continue reading SEPTA to Reopen Center City Trolley Tunnel on Monday, Jan. 12
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Every day hundreds of thousands of riders across southeastern Pennsylvania rely on SEPTA to get to school, work, medical appointments, and everywhere life takes them. While operators, engineers, and maintenance… Continue reading National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
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
Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
10% Reduction in Serious Crimes Following Record Decline; Fare Evasion Enforcement Up
PHILADELPHIA (October 15, 2025) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 10% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
SEPTA Reports Record-High Customer Satisfaction Scores
New Quarterly Survey Data Shows Improvements in Safety, Cleanliness & Reliability Ratings
PHILADELPHIA (July 17, 2025) – SEPTA reported its highest-ever customer satisfaction scores, according to new data released today. The Authority has conducted its quarterly Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2023 –… Continue reading SEPTA Reports Record-High Customer Satisfaction Scores
SEPTA First-Half Crime Report
Serious Crime Stays at Low Rate, Significant Progress Made on Fare Evasion & Quality-of-Ride Offenses
PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2025) – Serious crimes have continued to drop in most categories while enforcement of fare evasion, smoking and other quality-of-ride offenses has increased significantly, according to the… Continue reading SEPTA First-Half Crime Report