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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From Playwright to Bus Driver, This Darby Man Did a Pandemic Pivot
Muhammad Bilal “Bi” Islam of Darby used to see stories everywhere, a possible occupational hazard as a playwright. Now the pandemic has ended that career and…
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‘So, You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance?’ Hopes for West Chester Rail Service Rekindled
Proponents of the reestablishment of a commuter rail line between Philadelphia and West Chester were dealt a blow during a June meeting with the borough…
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SEPTA Considers Lowering Regional Rail Fares, Easing Transfer Restrictions
SEPTA is considering lowering Regional Rail fares, and allowing passengers who travel by train within the city to transfer to buses, subways, and trolleys, writes…
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What’s In a Name? When It Comes to a SEPTA Rail Line, A Lot
SEPTA is proposing a change to its rail transit maps and SEPTA route labels, replacing century-old names with simpler signs and colors, writes Thomas Fitzgerald…
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In Anticipation of Ridership Surge This Fall, SEPTA Gears Up Service to Nearly Pre-Pandemic Levels
In anticipation of a surge in ridership this fall, SEPTA has begun adding more services across the system. The returning buses, trolleys, and rail lines…
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Through Both Commercial Use and Tourism, Chester County’s Railroads Just Keep Chugging Along
Chester County’s railroads date back to the earliest days of U.S. train travel. They played an important role in the development of the nation by…
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Market Frankford Guards Will Stay at El Stations, SEPTA Says
Amid concerns about the safety of riders and employees on the Market-Frankford Line, SEPTA has extended a $1.5 million contract to keep security guards between…
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Battery Powered Buses Need Major Jolt to Keep Up With Expectations
Nearly a year and a half after SEPTA rolled out its fleet of battery powered buses — each costing nearly a million dollars — each,…
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Transportation Bill Could Ease Delaware County Commutes
The massive transportation bill that recently passed the U.S. House would provide around $115 million for critical projects in Southeast Pennsylvania, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for…
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New SEPTA Budget Aims to Draw Back Riders with Increased Rail, Subway, Buses
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, approved a new $1.5 billion budget that aims to draw back ridership after more than a year of…
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Permanent Reduction in Number of Suburban Commuters Could Significantly Affect Center City
A permanent reduction in the number of suburban commuters could have a significant impact on Center City and its many businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for Philadelphia Magazine. In…
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Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Totally Modernized SEPTA Trolley
SEPTA is spending $203 million in the next 12 years to modernize its trolley system, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It would spend…
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SEPTA Lifting Capacity Limits on All Vehicles Next Month
Starting on June 1, SEPTA will eliminate all COVID-19 related capacity limits on trains, buses, and trolleys, writes Dan Stamm for NBC10. The decision was…
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New SEPTA Dashboard Tells Riders How Likely It Is They Will Find a Seat
Commuters will soon see seat availability on SEPTA vehicles with SEPTA’s new Estimated Seat Availability Dashboard, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. The dashboard…
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Despite Infrastructure Talk, State Funding Uncertainty Has SEPTA Nervous
SEPTA has a Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget and a 12-Year Program. Both layout its vision to continue infrastructure improvements and new projects, writes David…
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SEPTA Overhaul Promises Faster, More Convenient Commute for Customers
Regional Rail trains every 15 minutes. A bus network redesign. Special passes for low-income users. These are some of the ideas being pursued in an…
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Biden Administration Could Help King of Prussia Rail Project, Expert Says
An urban developer thinks large projects proposed in the Philadelphia region designed to invigorate the economy are more likely to get federal support with a…
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King of Prussia Rail Project Reaches Significant Milestone
The King of Prussia District and the King of Prussia Rail Coalition announced an exciting step forward for SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail project, writes…
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