2 SEPTA police sergeants suspended for 'inappropriate' social media posts related to Capitol Riot
Two SEPTA Transit police officers have been suspended without pay over what the department called 'inappropriate social media posts related to the riots in Washington, D.C.' on Jan. 6.
SEPTA to temporarily close Somerset Station to address safety concerns, maintenance repairs
SEPTA announced it will temporarily close the Somerset Station on the Market-Frankford Line in Kensington for repairs, and to develop a strategy for enhancing safety and security.
Officials: Woman killed by SEPTA train after falling from platform
A woman has been killed after being struck by a SEPTA train, officials announced Monday.
SEPTA launches Mask Force to encourage mask-wearing on trains, buses
SEPTA has created a team of ambassadors to encourage and promote mask-wearing while aboard trains and busses in Philadelphia, according to a Wednesday press release.
SEPTA officer temporarily reassigned after review of social media posts, spokesperson says
A SEPTA spokesperson said in a statement there is still no indication that any of the officers engaged in illegal activity on Jan. 6.
7 SEPTA police officers being investigated after attending pro-Trump rally in DC
SEPTA police are investigating if seven officers who attended a pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C. had any role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
With ridership down due to COVID, SEPTA is hurting
Ridership on SEPTA is down, due to coronavirus and it's estimated they are losing $1 million a day.
Ridership is down and SEPTA is feeling the pinch
Kelly Rule has more details
Police search for suspect in slashing on Broad Street Line
Police say the 25-year-old victim was on the subway when an unknown man slashed him in the head with a large knife.
SEPTA to phase out paper tickets sales on regional rail lines in October
SEPTA on Wednesday announced it will begin to phase out paper ticket sales on Regional Rail lines in favor of a key card program that promotes no contact fare payment.
Police: Woman, 33, shot multiple times on SEPTA platform in West Philly
Police say the 33-year-old woman was shot in the stomach and once in the leg. She was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where she is in serious condition.
SEPTA providing Social Distancing Coaches to help the public with any questions
SEPTA is providing the public with assistance in mask-wearing and social distancing beginning Tuesday, officials said.
SEPTA police sergeant terminated after striking protesters with baton, spokesperson says
A SEPTA police sergeant has been terminated after striking two protesters in the head with his baton during the unrest in May, a spokesperson said.
Woman falls on SEPTA tracks, lifted to safety by good samaritan, police
A woman is recovering after she accidentally fell onto the tracks at a SEPTA station in Center City and was lifted to safety by a passerby.
Vending machines now carrying life-saving PPE at select locations
Joyce Evans reports on the vending machines carrying PPE
Riders happy as regional rail service ramps up service
SEPTA announced it added two regional rail lines back into service over the weekend and trains will run more frequently.
SEPTA to increase regional rail service beginning on Monday
SEPTA will ramp up regional rail service next week to include hourly weekday service on most lines, officials announced.
SEPTA's mandatory mask policy takes effect Monday
Ridership is expected to increase as the region moves into the yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening plan prompting SEPTA to impose the mandate on passengers.
SEPTA riders must wear face coverings starting on Monday, June 8
SEPTA riders must wear face masks and maintain social distancing in an effort to battle COVID-19.
City officials announce road closures ahead of planned demonstrations Saturday
City officials have announced multiple street closures ahead of planned demonstrations scheduled for Saturday.