Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town on SEPTA
The SEPTA Santa Express returns on Friday, November 24 with 14 trains headed to Center City to kick-off the holiday season
PHILADELPHIA (November 22, 2023) – 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… Continue reading Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town on SEPTA
SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
PHILADELPHIA (November 16, 2023) – 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… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
SEPTA Alerts Riders to Bus Detours During Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 18-19
Dozens of Bus Routes to be Adjusted for Street Closures; Riders Urged to Plan Ahead
PHILADELPHIA (November 16, 2023)– 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… Continue reading SEPTA Alerts Riders to Bus Detours During Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 18-19
SEPTA Celebrates Conshohocken Station Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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
Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
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
Free rides begin at halftime and run for two hours post-game, or until the last scheduled train departs; contactless credit card payment options are now available PHILADELPHIA (November 2, 2023)… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
SEPTA to Stop Accepting Tokens Effective Jan. 1, 2024
Token Sales Ended in 2018; Customers Encouraged to Switch to SEPTA Key Card
PHILADELPHIA (November 1, 2023) – 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… Continue reading SEPTA to Stop Accepting Tokens Effective Jan. 1, 2024
SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
PHILADELPHIA (October 27, 2023) – SEPTA today announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with TWU Local 234 on a new contract for employees in the City, Suburban, and… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen to Receive Body Armor Donation
PHILADELPHIA (October 25, 2023) – SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in… Continue reading SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen to Receive Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide; Possible Strike by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 As Soon As Nov. 1
Strike Would Stop City Bus, Trolley, Market-Frankford & Broad Street Line Services
PHILADELPHIA (October 25, 2023) – The current contract between SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 expires at midnight on Tuesday, October 31. There has been progress in… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide; Possible Strike by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 As Soon As Nov. 1
SEPTA Prepares for Slippery Rail Season: Crews to Perform Nightly Cleaning
Riders Asked to Plan for Possible Delays on Regional Rail
PHILADELPHIA (October 23, 2023) – SEPTA is preparing for slippery rail season, and the Authority is asking Regional Rail customers to plan for possible delays, especially during wet and windy… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Slippery Rail Season: Crews to Perform Nightly Cleaning
Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
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
PHILADELPHIA (October 20, 2023) –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… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line After Every Eagles Game
SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study
Average of 4,000 Violations Per Week Recorded by Just Seven Buses Along Two Routes
PHILADELPHIA (October 12, 2023) – SEPTA recorded an average of 4,000 weekly violations along two bus routes that were studied as part of an AI camera-assisted pilot program conducted over… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study