September 2023 Ridership Trends
System-wide ridership in September was 64% of pre-COVID September 2019 ridership.System-wide ridership increased 13% from September 2022. On average there were approximately 77,893 more riders per day...
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Mural Arts Month
ICYMI October is Mural Arts Month. Started in 1998 by Mural Arts Philadelphia - it is a time to celebrate Mural Arts Philadelphia’s nearly four-decade-long dedication to positively transforming our...
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You've Got Perks: Halloween Nights at Eastern State!
The massive Eastern State Penitentiary— a gothic, castle-like structure in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood — is also home to one of the biggest Halloween attractions in the country.Open now thru...
View ArticleSlippery Rail Season is Upon Us!
As you're looking out your train or trolley window admiring autumn's vivid leaf colors, SEPTA personnel are also closely watching Mother Nature's handiwork. While we appreciate the beauty of the season...
View ArticleSEPTA Announces Service Interruption Guide
The current contract between SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 expires at midnight on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. There has been progress in the contract negotiations and there is an...
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100 Years Ago - The Trackless Trolley Was The Most Philly Way To Go!
Known to the rest of the world as trolley buses - Philadelphia was the first city to regularly operate "trackless trolleys".Trackless trolleys combine the best features of trolleys (minimal levels of...
View ArticleSEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
SEPTA today - October 27, 2023 - announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with TWU Local 234 on a new contract for employees in the City, Suburban, and Frontier Transit Divisions.This...
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Game Over - Tokens!
In April 2018 - we said Ta, Ta to token sales. Now we're saying Goodbye, Farewell to tokens all together. On December 31, 2023 - SEPTA will permanently retire tokens. For customers who are still using...
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The Frankford Elevated
On November 10, 2022 - SEPTA recognized the 100th Anniversary of the Frankford section of the Market-Frankford Line via a celebration and press conference at Frankford Transportation Center.The...
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National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is celebrated each year - one week before Thanksgiving. This year - it takes place from Saturday, November 11 through Saturday, November 18.National...
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The SEPTA Warmth Project 2023
The holiday season is upon us and SEPTA employees are taking this time to give back to those who are less fortunate. For the third year in a row - SEPTA employees are donating handmade hats, gloves,...
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SCOPE Program
Each day, more than a thousand individuals experience homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties - many of these individuals end up seeking shelter on...
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SEPTA Celebrates Conshohocken Station Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Today - Thursday, November 9 2023 - SEPTA gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Conshohocken Station on the Manayunk/Norristown Line.Service to the new...
View ArticleMayor Kenney Signs Bill Allowing Camera-Based Parking Enforcement on SEPTA...
Today - Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Mayor Jim Kenney was joined by Councilmember Squilla, SEPTA General Manager/CEO Leslie Richards, Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Richard Lazer,...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Marathon Weekend
On your marks, get set, go! Are you prepared for this year’s Philadelphia Marathon Weekend? The 29th Annual Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is THIS WEEKEND - November 18 & 19!If you need to be...
View ArticleSEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
Today - Thursday, November 16, 2023 - SEPTA's Board approved the new contracts between SEPTA and TWU Local 234 - covering employees in the City, Suburban, and Frontier Transit Divisions.These contract...
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Two Year Anniversary
This month marks two years since the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It was officially signed November 15, 2021.Funding from this historic law is helping SEPTA to invest in the...
View ArticleOctober 2023 Ridership Trends
System-wide ridership in October was 67% of pre-COVID October 2019 ridership:System-wide ridership increased 16% from October 2022. On average there were approximately 96,842 more riders per day in...
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SEPTA’s Key Advantage UPass program - Swarthmore College
It's official Swarthmore College has announced its first month SEPTA’s Key Advantage UPass program results.The program is a universal benefit for students that provides them with a monthly All-Access...
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SEPTA Warmth Project
The holiday season is upon us and SEPTA employees are taking this time to give back to those who are less fortunate. For the third year in a row - SEPTA employees (on their free time) are knitting,...
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