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Press Releases

A graphic that Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is beginning to cut services and increase fares.

Management

SEPTA suspends 21.5% fare increase, 20% cut to Regional Rail schedules

Due to a ruling from Common Pleas Court on Aug. 29, SEPTA will halt previously planned service cuts and fare increases.

Sept. 2, 2025

SEPTA is moving forward with 20% service reductions and a 21.5% fare increase starting Aug. 24 after new state transit funding was not secured by Aug. 14 to fill a $213 million recurring budget deficit.

Management

SEPTA moves forward with service reductions, fare increase due to state funding not being secured

Starting Aug. 24, SEPTA will reduce frequency on its bus and Metro network and will increase base transit fares.

Aug. 21, 2025

Infrastructure

SEPTA completes critical track work on trolley tunnel under Schuylkill River

The work was part of the agency’s 2025 trolley tunnel closure.

Aug. 12, 2025

Management

SEPTA releases reduced fall schedule in anticipation of transit cuts due to budget deficit

The new schedule represents a 20 percent cut to all services, including the elimination of 32 bus routes and significant reductions in trips on rail modes.

Aug. 7, 2025

SEPTA has never had a higher customer satisfaction score.

Management

SEPTA customer satisfaction scores reach all-time high

The data comes from the agency’s quarterly Customer Satisfaction Survey, which was conducted for the first time since 2023.

July 18, 2025

Safety & Security

Serious crimes continue to drop on SEPTA transit services

Following a historic crime reduction in 2024, the authority saw a reduction in seven of eight categories over the first six months of 2025.

July 16, 2025

Signage and Displays

SEPTA awards Intersection nine-year contract to sell static and digital advertising

SEPTA and Intersection have been partners since 2005, deploying hundreds of digital station platform screens and digital urban panels outside of station entrances across the SEPTA...

June 26, 2025

This is the first two of 10 hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses expected to enter revenue service this year.

Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

SEPTA rolls out first hydrogen-powered buses into revenue service

These are the first two of 10 buses that are projected to enter revenue service, with the remaining eight buses rolling out in the coming weeks.

May 30, 2025

Management

SEPTA's Efficiency & Accountability Program finds $91.4 million in annual recurring new revenue and cost savings

The authority is now launching the next phase of the E&A Program that is expected to generate $76 million over the next three years, as the authority faces a $213 million budget...

May 21, 2025

Fare Collection

SEPTA expands contactless payments to Regional Rail

The agency launched contactless payment technology in September 2023 and has since generated $31 million in revenue from contactless payments.

April 8, 2025

Videos

Rail

Mass Transit Weekly Update 8/19/2016

This week's video update includes videos from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), InnoTrans, Common Good and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority...

Aug. 19, 2016

Rail

Project Update: Crum Creek Viaduct Replacement Project, July 2016

Crum Creek Viaduct is a thousand foot bridge that SEPTA is currently replacing, but the bridge needs to remain in service during construction SEPTA showed how the project is underway...

Aug. 19, 2016

News

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Vehicles

FTA awards $168 million in Rail Vehicle Replacement Grants program funding

Funding will go towards PRT, DART and SEPTA to replace vehicles that are more than 30 years old.

Sept. 4, 2026

Close-up of two people examining a SEPTA route map showing the Malvern-Great Valley Zone and surrounding communities, with one person pointing to a location near Great Valley Corporate Center.

Bus

SEPTA to launch Phase 1 of bus network redesign Aug. 23-24

The upgrades focus on service frequency and reliability for the system.

Aug. 20, 2026

The interior of SEPTA's 11th Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line during a closure for renovation work, showing orange construction fencing, stacked building materials, ladders, exposed masonry walls, and a digital sign reading '11th St Station — L Market-Frankford Line' with an exit sign directing passengers toward 12th & Market Street.

Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MTA, SEPTA to make accessible improvements to historical stations

MTA is seeking contractors to design, construct and rehabilitate the Chambers Street J/Z Station while SEPTA will soon break ground on a project to renovate the L Station.

Aug. 10, 2026

SEPTA

Infrastructure

SEPTA launches bike parking lockers at Fox Chase station

The new lockers offer a secure, weather-protected storage option for easier multi-modal mobility.

July 13, 2026

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Management

SEPTA Board approves FY27 capital, operations budgets

The budget maintains services and fares, but it needs further support to continue at current levels.

June 29, 2026

An aerial view of a vacant, cracked-pavement lot adjacent to the Germantown SEPTA Regional Rail station, with a large tree at one corner, neighboring commercial buildings and an elevated rail platform visible in the background.

Management

SEPTA issues RFI for Germantown Station transit-oriented community development

The agency looks to turn an unused 1.4-acre parcel into a mixed-use development to fortify the Chelten Avenue commercial corridor.

June 17, 2026

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has deployed its first digital real-time arrival display at a bus stop in South Philadelphia.

Signage and Displays

SEPTA deploys digital real-time arrival displays at bus stop

The screens are solar-powered, use e-paper technology, are small enough to be mounted on a bus stop sign pole and feature a text-to-speech button.

May 28, 2026

Two women sitting together on a commuter train laugh while one holds a smartphone and sunglasses. Large promotional text reads “Activate bestie mode,” with additional text advertising SEPTA contactless payment for up to five friends’ fares.

Fare Collection

SEPTA launches multi-rider feature for contactless payments

Riders on all modes can tap their fare payment method at a fare validator to pay the fares for up to five rides.

May 8, 2026

Two Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Transit Police officers stand near a fare kiosk inside a SEPTA station. Both officers wear black uniforms with body armor, duty belts, and SEPTA Transit Police Department patches. The officer on the left, identified by a nameplate as Bickley, smiles at the camera. The officer on the right, identified as Little, stands with one hand on his vest. A colorful mural and a green door are visible in the background.

Safety & Security

SEPTA reports a 30% reduction in serious crime for Q1 2026

The drop includes a 42% reduction of serious crime on the Market-Frankford Line.

April 22, 2026

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Transit Police, SEPTA SCOPE team members and the Norristown Police Department met in early April to discuss strategies to improve conditions at the Norristown Transit Center.

Safety & Security

SEPTA Transit Police working to improve safety at Norristown Transit Center

The police department has partnered with SEPTA SCOPE team members and the Norristown Police Department to enhance safety at the Norristown Transit Center.

April 14, 2026

Articles

Ryan T. Judge stands in a suit in front of a blurred intersection with a bus in the background.

40 Under 40

2026 40 Under 40: Ryan T. Judge

Ryan T. Judge, Interim AGM, Planning & Strategy, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Aug. 18, 2026

Philip Asabere in front of a SEPTA train.

40 Under 40

2025 40 Under 40: Philip Asabere

Philip Asabere, Sr. Program Manager - New Payment Technologies, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).

Aug. 19, 2025

Management

Pennsylvania transit agencies’ FY 26 budgets feature massive service cuts, fare increases

If the FY 26 state budget does not provide new funding for public transit, SEPTA will cut service by 45 percent and raise fares by 21.5 percent starting this fall while PRT will...

June 30, 2025

Scott A. Sauer (top left); Christopher Tuff (top right); Eric Scott (bottom left); Christof Spieler (bottom right). Not pictured: Mandeep Lali.

Management

People on the move: Centro, SEPTA, city of Madison, TTC, Akron Metro

Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.

June 6, 2025

Safety & Security

SEPTA, BART continue to reduce crime on respective systems during Q1 2025

Incidents of crime on SEPTA systems in most categories held steady while BART’s violent crime rate dropped by 23 percent.

April 28, 2025

SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott A. Sauer speaking on the agency's proposed FY26 operating and capital budgets on April 10.

Management

SEPTA, WMATA balance operating and capital fiscal year 2026 budgets in different ways

SEPTA’s proposed 2026 operating and capital budgets feature service cuts and fare increases while WMATA’s budgets were completed while increasing service and not increasing fares...

April 11, 2025

Management

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission approves transferring of $153 million in federal highway capital funds to SEPTA

The transferring of the funds was initiated by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to prevent SEPTA from making immediate service cuts, as well as follow through with a planned 21 ...

Dec. 6, 2024

The SEPTA Board approved a 7.5 percent fare increase that will go into effect on Dec. 1

Management

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro to provide critical funding to help SEPTA avoid major fare increases and service cuts

The agency will increase fares by 7.5 percent to deal with its budget deficit, but it will receive $153 million in federal highway capital funds to prevent a 21 percent increase...

Nov. 25, 2024

SEPTA has launched improvements to the way it displays bus detour information on its website.

Technology

L.A. Metro, SEPTA make improvements to customer-facing information tools

L.A. Metro launched Transit Watch 3.0 to provide passengers with an accessible and direct line of communication to report security incidents directly to the agency while SEPTA...

Nov. 1, 2024

Management

CTA, SEPTA to increase services

CTA will be adding new bus services to its schedule to include its increased bus operators while SEPTA will be adding new rail transit services.

Aug. 27, 2024

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A blue station sign reading 'Ardmore' hangs from the canopy of the renovated Ardmore station on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) regional rail network, with both the SEPTA and Amtrak logos displayed on the sign. Below, a SEPTA regional rail car is stopped at the platform with its doors open and a crew member visible in the doorway. A small group of passengers and officials gather on the platform beneath the canopy, which features warm wood paneling and pendant lights. A red metal roof is visible above.

Infrastructure

SEPTA cuts ribbon on rebuilt Ardmore Station

Last rebuild in 1957, the newly complete station features accessibility upgrades and amenity improvements.

April 13, 2026

Vehicles

SEPTA purchases 24 rail cars from Exo

The cars will operate with SEPTA’s existing fleet of ACS-64 electric locomotives.

April 2, 2026

Infrastructure

SEPTA to rehabilitate Bridgeport Viaduct to fortify M Line service

The project will make structural improvements to keep service reliable for the foreseeable future.

March 30, 2026

The image displays an e-paper display with transit times displayed.

Infrastructure

SEPTA to pilot e-paper real-time arrival displays at select bus stops

The pilot comes ahead of an expected influx of tourism for sporting events and America’s 250th birthday.

March 26, 2026

Two SEPTA officers stand in front of fare gates.

Safety & Security

New SEPTA quarterly report shows crime continues to drop

The new report marked the second year where totals were below pre-pandemic levels.

Jan. 16, 2026

A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Silverliner IV railcar.

Vehicles

SEPTA restores all morning express trips on Regional Rail as work on Silverliner IV railcars continue

The agency has completed repairs on two-thirds of the railcars following FRA-mandated inspections.

Jan. 12, 2026

The image displays the new transit center exterior, including one of the new signs.

Infrastructure

SEPTA opens Wissahickon Transit Center in northwest Philadelphia

The new transit center offers ADA upgrades, new passenger amenities and pedestrian safety improvements.

Dec. 16, 2025

Vehicles

SEPTA receives leased rail cars from MARC to aid regional rail service capacity squeeze

The move will help SEPTA offer more service as it completes repairs to its Silverliner IV fleet

Dec. 9, 2025

Management

Gov. Shapiro directs PennDOT to allocate $219.9 million to SEPTA for Silverliner IV Regional Rail train repairs

Shapiro says the funding will allow SEPTA to accelerate critical safety upgrades, comply with FRA and FTA orders and maintain reliable service for riders throughout the region...

Nov. 25, 2025

SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer spent the day on Nov. 14 thanking employees at the maintenance shops where crews have worked for weeks to conduct the complex inspections and address any needed repairs.

Vehicles

SEPTA completes point-by-point inspections of Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains

The trains will slowly start to return to service by the end of the year after SEPTA completes all of the safety actions that are required by the FRA.

Nov. 17, 2025

The image shows a long shot of a new red-painted bus lane.

Infrastructure

SEPTA, city of Philadelphia and PennDOT set to install more bus-only lanes on three transit corridors

After successful implementations elsewhere in the city, the group will expand to Center City and South Philadelphia.

Nov. 4, 2025

On Oct. 24, SEPTA held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new accessibility project at Tasker-Morris Station along the B Broad Street Line.

Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

BART, SEPTA complete rail station accessibility projects

Bay Area Rapid Transit and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority riders can now better access the rail systems thanks to pedestrian, bike and elevator updates.

Oct. 29, 2025