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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Step Taken to ‘Restore Coatesville’s Strength’ as Chester County, SEPTA Announce Key Investments
The Chester County Commissioners, joined by SEPTA General Manager Jeff Knueppel, have announced details of major investments that will boost public transportation, economic development, and…
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Consulting Firm Seeks Public Input on Plans for New Train Station Between Exton, Malvern
McMahon Associates in Exton is hoping to get input from both the public and the township’s Planning Commission on plans for a new train station…
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Pedestrian, Bicycle Access the Focus of New Study on Proposed KOP Rail Stations
A new study by The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has examined walking and bicycling access for the proposed King of Prussia Rail stations, writes…
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Expert Says Region Has Bones of a Great Transit System, but Could Offer Better Service
In his new book, Trains, Buses, and People: An Opinionated Atlas of U.S. Transit, Christof Spieler compliments the Philadelphia region for having the bones of…
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West Chester Ramps Up Attempts to Restore Rail Service
West Chester is planning to follow the path set by King of Prussia as it attempts to restore Regional Rail service to the area, writes…
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State Sen. Rafferty Receives National Leadership Award for Improving State’s Transportation Infrastructure Funding
State Sen. John Rafferty Jr. was recently honored with the State Distinguished Service Award by the American Public Transportation Association at a ceremony held by…
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Here’s Why SEPTA’s Social Media Team May Have Your Commute Memorized
SEPTA’s social media team has expanded its role on Twitter from responding to customers’ questions and complaints to reaching out to see what is happening,…
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Two Major Obstacles to Be Addressed Before Commuter Rail Service Returns to Phoenixville
Less than a week after Chester County published a transportation study that set the return of commuter rail service to Phoenixville as a long-term goal,…
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SEPTA Unveils New Fleet of Rail Cars
SEPTA has purchased a new fleet of rail cars that will make mass transit more reliable, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The transportation agency purchased…
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Facing Increased Competition from Ride-Share Businesses, SEPTA to Revamp Its Bus Network in City
SEPTA plans to revitalize its bus network in Philadelphia to deal with the issues of slow service, shrinking ridership, and increasing competition from ride-share businesses,…
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This Is How America’s Aging Transportation Infrastructure Drags Down the Economy
The aging transportation infrastructure in the U.S. will cost us $340 billion in lost business from 2017 to 2023, according to a study by the…
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SEPTA Vital to Chester County’s Economic Growth
SEPTA generates $2.93 billion a year in economic activity throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, including $174 million in Chester County, and adds value to homes in close…
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Discover Chester County – Featuring Gary Krapf
As the story goes, in 1942, George Krapf, Jr. was a businessman in a small rural community in Chester County. George was well respected and…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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SEPTA Modifies Schedules, Is Ready for Thursday’s Super Bowl Parade
Millions of people will flock to the streets of Philadelphia on Thursday for the Super Bowl Parade, and SEPTA is ready. The transportation authority has…
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Is Railroad from West Chester to Philadelphia a Possibility?
There will be no new railroad running from downtown West Chester to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia until the necessary funding can be secured, writes…
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More Funding Required for SEPTA to Keep Up with Region’s Economic Momentum
SEPTA is planning to implement several changes to its transit network over the next two years if enough funds are made available, writes Alison Burdo…
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Threatened by State Budget Proposal, SEPTA Predicts Layoffs for 500 Workers
Top SEPTA officials are fearing the worst from a new state budget proposal that aims to siphon away trust funds that PennDOT uses to contribute…
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