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May 22, 2023 - After paying vendor Conduent at least $285 million for the system, the transit authority is looking to replace the system with something new.

Nov 25, 2025 - After a months-long state budget impasse that resulted in no new recurring funding for mass transit agencies, Shapiro announced that he’s sending an...

Jun 19, 2025 - Pro-transit rallies and emails are having an impact, but the path to a funding breakthrough hasn’t appeared yet.

Dec 16, 2025 - #BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Art imitating life(Photo by @bookczuk) Federal bill would restore funding for Chinatown Stitch, and other transportation projects...

Sep 1, 2025 - Traffic is expected to increase as services go away. Downtown Philly can’t absorb much more, business group says. 

Aug 24, 2025 - Schoolkids, low-income workers and Eagles fans will feel the pain first.

Feb 19, 2026 - Trips from Orange Street in Media to 69th Street in Upper Darby would be 15 minutes longer, SEPTA says.

Apr 26, 2024 - Providing public transportation to more than 5 million people and service to five counties around Philadelphia, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation...

Jun 30, 2023 - The agency’s mobile payment pilot is now open to all — though it’s not meant to replace your Key card.

Dec 17, 2025 - SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.

Mar 18, 2024 - SEPTA didn’t expand its pilot with ZeroEyes, a company that manages AI gun-detection technology. The city is looking for other ways to keep riders safe after...

Apr 19, 2023 - SEPTA is about to transform Delaware County’s transit geography for decades. Here are detailed ideas for what should happen.

Jan 17, 2023 - The transit authority has already issued refunds to half of the affected customers, officials said, with more on the way.

Dec 8, 2025 - Strike threats are common at the transit agency, but actual strikes have become rare.

Sep 8, 2025 - PennDOT will allow SEPTA to dip into $394 million in capital assistance to fund daily operations and avoid massive cuts — for now.

Jul 23, 2025 - Work begins as crime plummets and Supreme Court considers legal challenge.

Nov 25, 2025 - The money will help the transit agency fix its aging railcars, rent some replacements and return full service for riders.

Mar 12, 2024 - Criticism of U.S. and ceasefire calls continue in Philly Hundreds of protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza marched through Center City this weekend,...

Nov 3, 2025 - The transit agency has until Nov. 14 to inspect more than 100 remaining cars.

Sep 1, 2025 - A ruling by a Common Pleas Court judge means the week's expected 21.5% fare hike and cuts in Regional Rail service are postponed. The next hearing is...

Sep 17, 2025 - As disruptive safety inspections end, riders across the Philly region await service cuts and fare hikes.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) broad street line wooden train; take it everywhere you go!

Oct 10, 2025 - Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke argues that more public transit aid for low-income residents would show that government can work. 

Aug 25, 2025 - The first day of the school year in Philly coincides with less-frequent buses and shortened routes.

SEPTA rail passengers are not so thrilled about the $220 million repair funds that will return Silverliner IV cars following several fires.

Apr 7, 2025 - High-tech cameras will be mounted onto more than 150 buses and trolleys so the Philadelphia Parking Authority can identify and ticket vehicles illegally parked...

Oct 24, 2025 - SEPTA said it will postpone buying new buses, upgrades to the Bristol Regional Rail Station and a new facility at its Frazer Railroad site.

Aug 25, 2025 - The regional transit agency has announced cuts to 56 bus routes and increased fares starting Aug. 24. Rail lines and trolleys will also see changes....

Oct 5, 2025 - SEPTA maintains trains are safe, but acknowledges need for $1.8 billion in new equipment.

Nov 11, 2025 - #BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Red sky at night (Photo by @robineiseman_photography) Packed cars, cancellations, and delay headaches: Regional Rail riders should...

Jul 5, 2024 - Officials seek to make the transit system easier to navigate, with new signage forthcoming.

Nov 13, 2025 - CEO Scott Sauer said SEPTA will “stand ready to work with lawmakers and the governor on a comprehensive transit funding solution.”

Railroad industry news about: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, SEPTA, Gov. Josh Shapiro, state funding, emergency safety repairs,...

May 20, 2025 - The transit agency plans to shut down dozens of bus and rail lines and hike fares, starting in August, unless the state increases funding.

Nov 18, 2025 - #BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Sparkling all season long(Photo by @danherman456) Which Philly restaurants will earn a Michelin star Tuesday night? Philadelphia is...

Jan 17, 2023 - Want to ditch your Key card? Android and iPhone users can apply to be part of the mobile ticketing pilot.

Aug 8, 2024 - Discover how SEPTA transformed Philadelphia's bus network through rider feedback, creating a more efficient and user-friendly system.

Feb 21, 2025 - In other transit updates, the Bus Revolution is back on, assuming funding comes through.

Jul 16, 2025 - Serious crime has remained low, the report says. That includes a reduction in homicides, aggravated assaults, thefts and arsons.

The transit agency will receive $219.9 million in funds to meet federal safety orders

Sep 5, 2025 - A consumer rights activist and two other riders sued SEPTA, calling the service cuts discriminatory and saying the agency exaggerated the crisis to lobby for...

Jan 1, 2026 - “Years of underinvestment revealed themselves” in 2025, SEPTA wrote in a social media post. Here’s a look back at the year that was.

Aug 8, 2025 - Federal Transit Administration describes buses as a “green deal initiative” that “backfired.” 

Oct 2, 2025 - The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety...

Apr 15, 2025 - New doomsday scenario would boost fares 21.5% and reduce service 45%.

Feb 21, 2025 - The infusion gives the legislature more time to find a permanent funding fix. 

Jan 2, 2026 - #BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Fit check for a new year(Photo by @jrwvk) Mummers take the streets on a cold, windy 125th edition of parade One of Philly’s...