The Penn Relay Carnival
On Thursday, 4/27, the Penn Relay Carnival kicks off its 123rd year at University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field. This annual event is the first – and most widely recognized – relay meet in the...
View ArticleNew Regional Rail Schedules
The April 23 schedule change will focus on weekday and weekend service adjustments and time adjustments on SEPTA services operating on Amtrak lines to support the final implementation phase of Positive...
View ArticleNotice of Public Hearings
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has scheduled public hearings on the Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018 (Fiscal Year 2018) and the Five...
View ArticlePlane, then Train
With two new ways to pay for travel on the Airport Line, going from air to rail just got a whole lot easier. Before, the only way to purchase your ticket to Center City from Philadelphia International...
View ArticleEvery Day is Earth Day at SEPTA
We're celebrating Earth Day by highlighting some of the things SEPTA accomplished as part of our corporate Sustainability program. Check out some of our accomplishments by the numbers:4. The number of...
View ArticleRoute of the Week - Airport Line
This week, we’ll be exploring the one and only Airport Line! SEPTA’s Airport Regional Rail Line was established on April 28, 1983, making this Friday its 32nd birthday. For the past 32 years, the...
View ArticleName That Tune Contest
For our April Contest, we asked you to choose one song that defines you commute on SEPTA. With over 400 entries, we were absolutely blown away by the creativity and thoughtfulness of your picks! We...
View ArticleSales of Legacy Weekly/Monthly TransPasses Ends June 1
SEPTA is taking another major step toward full implementation of the SEPTA Key on buses, subways and trolleys. Starting June 1, the Authority will end sales of legacy magnetic-stripe Weekly/Monthly...
View ArticleRoute of the Week - 204
This week, we're shining a spotlight on SEPTA's Route 204! The Route 204 is a Suburban Bus Route that runs between Eagleview and Paoli Station in Chester County. This route runs seven days a week...
View ArticlePositive Train Control Update
On Monday, May 1, 2017, SEPTA reached an important milestone in our safety program when we activated our equipment on the Paoli/Thorndale, Trenton, and Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Lines and began...
View ArticleAnnual Service Plan Hearings
SEPTA is inviting riders and other residents to public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Service Plan. Hearings will be held Tuesday, 5/9 and Wednesday, 5/10.The proposed service plan...
View ArticleRoute of the Week - 108
This week’s Route of the Week is the SEPTA’s Route 108! The Route 108 is a Suburban Bus Route that travels between 69th Street Transportation Center and Philadelphia International Airport. Its route is...
View ArticleMother's Day Gift Guide
On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation that officially established the first national Mother’s Day holiday to celebrate America’s mothers. The idea for a “Mother’s...
View ArticleNew Perk Alert - Parks on Tap
Parks on Tap is Philadelphia's first and only traveling beer garden! Beginning on May 17 and continuing through September, beer gardens will be popping up in public parks all over the city. This...
View ArticleSEPTA K-9s
The Capital K9 Association is working with SEPTA K-9 Officers Jason Walters, Derrick Gordon, and Richard Donaldson to help raise funds needed to provide bulletproof vests to their K9 Partners. K-9...
View ArticleRace for the Cure
On Sunday, 5/14, SEPTA will provide extra early morning Regional Rail service to accommodate crowds heading to the 27th Annual Susan G.Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure 5K Run/Walk and 1-mile Fun...
View ArticleRoute of the Week - 96
This week, we’re exploring the Route 96! SEPTA’s Route 96 is a Suburban Division Bus Route that runs between Lansdale and Norristown Transportation Center. The Route 96 runs seven days a week, making...
View ArticleBike To Work Day
Get your bicycles ready! This Friday, 5/19, is Philadelphia's 22nd Bike to Work Day. Hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, this annual event encourages commuters to switch up their...
View ArticleA Lesson in Train Safety—from Local Students
SEPTA safety officials and a special green furry VIP - aka the Phillie Phantatic - visited Conshohocken’s AIM Academy to recognize students who created posters that show the Philadelphia region how to...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons to Ride the PHLASH
In many ways, the Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop™ remains one of the city’s best-kept secrets.The service has been around since 1994, and hit its all-time high for ridership last year. Yet, there are...
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