SEPTA prepares for service cuts as riders prepare for 'catastrophic' impacts
As Pennsylvania lawmakers stall on passing a state budget, SEPTA is now preparing for service cuts that kick in a month from now on August 24, which also happens to be a day before the first day of school for Philadelphia.
SEPTA prepares for service cuts as passengers hope lawmakers vote for funding
SEPTA is getting the word out about possible impacts to service as the governor's budget stalls in the state senate. Passengers are hoping for a positive vote on funding, or be faced with devastating impacts.
2 hurt in SEPTA regional rail train fire at Paoli Station
A SEPTA employee and a firefighter were injured when a fire broke out aboard a SEPTA regional rain train in Paoli overnight Tuesday.
SEPTA now charging parking fee at commuter lots
Riders who rely on SEPTA trains and buses to get them where they need to go will now have to pay to park in surface lots and garages.
SEPTA approves budget proposal that includes service cuts, fare hikes
SEPTA's board approved a new budget proposal that called for fare increases and cuts to some services.
Man, 68, killed while trying to cross between two SEPTA train cars: police
A 68-year-old man was killed when police say he fell while attempting to cross between two SEPTA train cars early Thursday morning.
Cause of massive fire at SEPTA bus depot found: officials
After a huge fire broke out at SEPTA’s largest bus depot in Nicetown on Thursday, officials have determined a cause for the fire.
SEPTA bus depot fire: Air quality concerns remain as investigators probe cause of fire
A huge fire erupted at a SEPTA bus depot in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood Thursday morning.
Small fire aboard SEPTA regional rail train causes passengers to evacuate
A suspected electrical fire aboard a Philadelphia-bound SEPTA train caused 100 commuters to evacuate on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA names permanent general manager as budget woes continue
Scott Sauer, a 54-year-old, 34-year employee of SEPTA was voted by SEPTA’s board as its General Manager Monday. This comes as the agency presses state legislators to help with its budget woes
SEPTA budget hearings underway: Day 1 recap
Budget hearings have begun regarding SEPTA’s new funding package which is expected to impose deep cuts in the system if state funding is not approved.
Wife of man killed after he was struck by SEPTA bus files lawsuit
Four months after a horrific accident in South Philadelphia, a widow talks about the night she and her husband were struck by a SEPTA bus, killing her husband and why she is standing for changes.
Wife of man killed after he was struck by SEPTA bus files lawsuit
Four months after a husband and wife were hit by a SEPTA bus, killing the husband, his widow is filing a lawsuit against SEPTA and the company that made the bus.
SEPTA, PPA crackdown on parking violations using new AI bus cameras begins Wednesday
Starting Wednesday, tickets will be issued to drivers for parking violations using new AI cameras mounted on SEPTA buses and trolleys.
Woman charged in 'unprovoked' stabbing aboard SEPTA bus
A Philadelphia woman is accused of an “unprovoked” stabbing aboard a SEPTA bus in Delaware County.
Pa officials, employees make push for SEPTA funding: 'It's an investment in people'
SEPTA continues to struggle with funding and, while it isn’t the first time potential cuts to services and fair increases due to lack of state funding have been put forth, this time around, people close to the bargaining table fear this go-round may be different.
State officials press counterparts in chambers on SEPTA funding
SEPTA riders and workers remain concerned about the future of their lines, as funding continues to be a big issue. Some lawmakers came out Wednesday to show support for one of the busiest lines.
Fatal incident involving Amtrak train in Villanova prompts SEPTA line suspension: officials
A fatal incident involving an Amtrak train occurred in Villanova Sunday causing SEPTA to suspend its service on the Paoli-Thorndale line.
Idea to privatize SEPTA floats around the State House amid funding crisis
SEPTA has received a cost-savings idea to place its bus service in private hands. Here's what we know.
SEPTA budget cuts: Philly leaders join riders, employees in rally for full funding of transit agency
Supporters of SEPTA huddled from the rain under the Philadelphia City Hall arch Friday as they rallied for full funding for the agency now facing self-imposed service cuts in the face of limited state funding.