SEPTA
SEPTA provides public transportation in Philadelphia, offering buses, trains, trolleys, and subways that connect the city and surrounding suburbs quickly and affordably.
Customer service: 1 (215) 580-7800
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Wall Street Journal: Fewer Commuters Prompts SEPTA to Offer New Ticket Types
With many riders still working remotely from home due to the ongoing pandemic, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has joined the growing number of transit agencies…
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Tina Fey on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon: ‘I’m a SEPTA Bitch’
Tina Fey’s a “SEPTA bitch.” That’s how she described herself to Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Thursday., writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. Being from…
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SEPTA Future Operations in Jeopardy From Pandemic Funding Loss
SEPTA is reporting a $350 million budget shortfall for fiscal 2021 as it loses about $1 million a day in revenue, writes Kennedy Rose for…
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SEPTA Tries Pilot Program to See if Social Services on Its Routes Can Help Where Police Can’t
Social services agency Merakey has partnered with SEPTA transit police to provide outreach specialists for vulnerable individuals on SEPTA routes, writes Patricia Madej for The…
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With Overall Revenue Down From the Pandemic, SEPTA Projects Falter
SEPTA’s current funding problems, brought on by the pandemic, could indefinitely stall critical projects like the extension of the Norristown High Speed Line to King…
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SEPTA ‘Ambassadors’ Remain Upbeat in Passenger Mask Giveaway
SEPTA’s using a non-confrontational approach to encourage its passengers to wear masks and socially distance, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. “Social distancing coaches” have been…
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Assessing Risks, Taking Precautions are Key to Safe SEPTA and Rideshare Journey
By Wendi Rank You’d think as a germaphobe I’d have disdain for SEPTA and ride sharing. On the contrary. With this coronavirus lingering like last…
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7 Safety Tips to Keep Your Museum and Zoo Visit Healthy
By Wendi Rank It’s been months of lockdown with Tiger King and laughable attempts to teach algebra. My brain is screaming for some culture. It’s…
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SEPTA’s Regional Rails Are Back on Schedule. Just Looking for Some Riders.
Regional rails are running. Now they just need the riders to come back, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most trains are back to…
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This Army of SEPTA Cleaners Keep Vigilant Against Coronavirus to Protect Riders
SEPTA workers already toiling to keep the transit agency’s vehicles clean now must take precautions against the coronavirus, writes Jason Laughlin and Patricia Madej for…
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From the Archives: Thornbury Resident’s Efforts Give Glen Mills Train Station a Facelift
A persistent Thornbury neighbor saw the fruits of her 10-year effort when she stood on the wooden porch of the restored, 130-year-old Glen Mills train…
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Prospect Park Train Station Ticket Agent Honored for Saving Woman From Train
A SEPTA ticket agent was recognized March 11 by Prospect Park Borough Council for pulling a woman safely from the tracks at the Prospect Park…
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SEPTA’s Fare Restructuring Plan Includes One Free Transfer
SEPTA’s recently released fare restructuring proposal has some good and some bad news for the riders in the Philadelphia area, writes Kennedy Rose for the…
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Changes Proposed to Market Frankford El to Handle Steady Growth in Ridership
Yesterday, SEPTA responded to a rise in ridership for the Market Frankford El by making sure its busiest line now makes all station stops and…
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Pennsylvania’s Economy Hurt by Aging Roads, Bridges, Mass Transit, Report Says
Pennsylvania’s economic growth could be adversely affected if more attention isn’t paid to the state’s aging highways, bridges and mass transit, writes Evan Brandt for…
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Parking Garage Coming to SEPTA’s 69th Street Transportation Center
A $30 million parking garage is being built at the 69th Street Transportation Center, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Township leaders and state…
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Improvements Scheduled in May for Philly Airport Regional Rail Platforms
Philadelphia International Airport will use $1 million in state grants to improve the platforms along the SEPTA Airport Regional Rail Lines, writes Michael Tanenbaum for…
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Secane Gets Modern Train Station Promoting Advantages of Public Transit Investment
From 1871 to today, the Secane train station has been a squat stone structure, that’s become more and more crowded out by the expanding road…
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