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SEPTA's Exo railcars
Newsby StaffApril 2, 2026

SEPTA Purchases Montreal Coach Cars to Bolster Regional Rail Fleet

Funding for the purchase of the railcars comes from the nearly $220 million in additional capital dollars Gov. Josh Shapiro allocated in November 2025 to support urgent safety upgrades and infrastructure improvements.

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A shot of ENC's manufacturing facility
Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2026

ENC Named 'Partner of Choice' to Support Philadelphia SEPTA’s $43M FTA Grant

SEPTA was awarded $43 million in competitive grant funding from the FTA's FY25 Low and No Emission and Bus and Bus Facilities grant programs to support this procurement.

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SEPTA M vehicle on bridge
Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2026

SEPTA Set to Begin Major Rehabilitation Project Along M Line

From March 29 through May 9, shuttle buses will replace train service between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center. Train service will operate as normal between Bridgeport Station and 69th Street Transit Center.

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A black, white, and red SEPTA graphic with text reading "New routes to new places."
Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2026

SEPTA to Launch New Bus Network Redesign in August

The first comprehensive overhaul of SEPTA’s bus network will expand frequent service, add routes, and phase in changes through 2027.

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Cover photo for Biz Briefs
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 26, 2026

Biz Briefs: Hitachi Rail in Philadelphia, Keolis in Nantucket, and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2026

SEPTA Crime Rates Continue Downward Trend, Report Finds

In addition, Transit Police reported strides in stepped-up enforcement of fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Silverliner IV Inspections

The FRA outlined 14 safety-related requirements in an Emergency Order issued on Oct. 1 in response to recent fires involving the Silverliner IV fleet.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2025

SEPTA, PennDOT Adding New Red Bus Lanes

The bus priority lanes will be implemented in conjunction with scheduled PennDOT repaving through a partnership between the City, SEPTA, and PennDOT.

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The SEPTA Board meets in a room.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 24, 2025

SEPTA Delays Bus Purchase, Accessibility Upgrades to Transfer Funds to Operating Budget

The agency is shifting $394 million from its capital program to cover operating costs and prevent near-term service cuts.

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The back of three SEPTA Transit Police.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 15, 2025

Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows

The Philadelphia agency's quarterly data shows reductions in seven of the eight serious crime categories, including aggravated assaults and thefts.

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