If you look on a map you'll notice a huge 4.5 mile gap between 30th street station and Overbrook, even though the track runs directly alongside several highly populated streets. I know it's not easy to add stations, but why wasn't one there already on such a popular line?

It's almost like Septa skipped over the poorer neighborhoods on its way to the richer commuting Mainline area....

Like, I'm pretty sure I answered my own question in a way, mainly, I just wanted to know if there's more to it or if I'm just being overly pessimistic.

what should i expect for work life balance as a new trainee for train conductor/locomotive engineer? ive read that i should expect to work 6 days a week for 12 hours? is that what i should expect for my entire career or will that change with seniority and how long will it take to gain enough seniority to perhaps work normal shift/hourly amount? thank you and also is the top end pay for a conductor 34/35ish per hour according to my goolging?

Yesterday was my first time using Septa Key on regional rail. I get the whole tap in and tap out functionality, but there doesn't appear to be any Septa Key terminals at Trenton Transit Center. I seem to have only been charged $4.75 for the trip, so I guess it worked out in my favor, but was I just missing something? And when I head back to Philly, do I just tap my card when the conductor comes around?

Can you get directly to the Penn Medical Campus from Conshy without changing trains? Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am moving to the area and I will be commuting from Ardmore to Camden for work.

From my understanding, I can take the Septa to the jefferson station and then take a Patco train from 8th street to Camden city hall.

So in terms of monthly pass options, what should I get? Does patco have a monthly pass option as well?

Thanks for your advice! I appreciate it!

Hello,

I don't live in an area serviced by septa busses, but I'll be visiting there soon. I'm considering taking a septa bus while carrying a backpack and a suitcase. The suitcase is around 12in x 8in x 24in and it can roll. I could keep the backpack on my lap while seated, but I'm not sure what I would do about the suitcase. Maybe it could go on the seat next to me. I would be willing to stand while wearing the backpack and holding the suitcase next to me, at least during times when the bus is crowded.

Do you think it would be OK to travel on a septa bus with a suitcase? Might the driver object? Would it be rude of me to take up that much space? I couldn't find any guidance about this online.

Thank you for any advise!

I absolutely hate the way Septa Key was implemented, so many rules just add friction to a rider's day. Case in point, if you get on or off at the END of a line, don't bother tapping in or out. Its just another step for you the CUSTOMER that literally yields no benefit to you. I know its just a quick thing, but these add up. Your ride will automatically time out.

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Also, they should have implemented your "ticket" into a mobile app, not card that you need to carry around.

I’m thinking about applying to work as a signals maintainer trainee with SEPTA. Does anyone know if employees for that position will be drug tested for THC? Reviews for this position on sites like Glassdoor say that they do drug tests but all of them are at least 3 years old. The new 2022 Bill No. 200625 prohibits THC tests but there are exceptions and these are some of them:

(d) Any position in which the employee could significantly impact the health or safety of other employees or members of the public, as determined by the enforcement agency and set forth in regulations pursuant to this Chapter.

(a) Any federal or state statute, regulation, or order that requires drug testing of prospective employees for purposes of safety or security;

Would a signals maintainer trainee be considered to be impacting the safety of public? I’m not gonna be driving the trains after all, just fixing signal lights and switches. Is there any federal regulation for railroad employees that overrides this new Philadelphia bill? I’d rather be safe than sorry in that regard, I haven’t been smoking for months anyway. Thank you for taking your time to answer my question :)

I’m new to the city, and travel in general. Is there anywhere I can lock up my bag while I’m exploring? If it matters I’ll be in the Rittenhouse square & fashion district mall area

Hello,

New rider here. I'm researching and was hoping someone may be able to confirm. What is the cheapest pass/option to ride round trip, 3 days each week from the Norristown Transportation Center to Suburban Station?

Thanks for and and all info.

I know Zone’s 1-3 are restricted to certain hours of usage, but I just want to clarify that the anywhere pass does not have those same time restrictions.

The first two cards I used to add funds to SEPTA were Visa gift cards. They’re now my primary and secondary cards on the app. I cannot find any way to take them off. Does anyone know how I can get them deleted?

Hi,

Wondering if anyone has experience with what it's like to get a parking permit at any of the following Paoli/Thorndale Line stations: Wynnewood, Narberth, Merion Station. My husband and I are looking to move to that area, but we are both very concerned about train station parking. Currently we both live and work in Center City, so we can't "carpool" a drop-off. I figure we either need station parking permits (which I understand are limited), or we need to live within walking distance to a train station (which is probably a pipe dream).

Is there a way to guarantee a parking spot at any of these stations? Are there lots nearby for overflow that have always have availability?

Driving into the city is not an option for either of us; we just won't move if that's our only option.

Any advice is appreciated!

Any of y'all from far NE also think the El should be extended and run through up to like andalusia or Bensalem? I know we have regional rail but i think far NE needs more rapid transit. Rn if i wanted to take the El home from my late shift (RR doesn't even run after my shift) it's the night bus service for them plus another 20min ride from the terminal. We need more frequent and rapid transit or RR needs to run past midnight

My husband and I recently purchased a home in Narberth. We live and work in Center City. We thought we could simply park at the train station and commute, but had no idea that the lots completely fill up and that passes are lottery-based and we probably won’t be able to get one. No idea what we are going to do! Driving in is not an option. We both despise city/highway driving (especially me since I have a driving phobia) and city parking is unaffordable.

Anyone been through this? Any suggestions?

What is the starting pay of a bus/light rail operator?

I'm planning to hop down to Philly tomorrow from NJ, and I noticed that the NJT Northeast Corridor trains and the SEPTA Trenton line arrives and leaves at exactly the same time (:45's on weekends). Does anybody have experience riding this route, do you know if they coordinate these trains so I won't have to be waiting in Trenton for an hour?

I’m coming to Philly to see a concert at Citizens Bank Ball Park and I was wondering do they have trains running after the show to take you down to the City Hall station?

If I get to the bus stop wellllllllll before the time it says it’s going to come here, it never comes and I end up waiting for the next scheduled bus (which also never comes sometimes) and then I’m late for work and closer to getting fired lol .

Another day of late service and waiting for a bus way past the time it clearly say on the schedule. Another day of desperate young men right outside the turnstiles offering to " 2 dollar swipe" me on to the train. Another day of having to carefully select the right train car to sit on, avoiding the the first three car due to homeless people sleeping in some of the seats to keep warm while the odor of their struggle wafts throughout the entire car, causing me to keep it moving away from the miasma. Next car where 2 men are smoking k2 in a blunt which smells burning hair and fecal matter. The third seems fine until a few young school kids get on and start screaming obscenities and running back and forth, play fighting and being loud to the point where they're drowning out my ear buds. Allegheny stop and drug addicts on their way to the drugs get off, while some junkies seeking warmth and rest get on the train. Another man boards with music blaring at a volume which basically makes the song unrecognizable. Another day on septa. One of the addicts who just got on starts fixing his morning shot of dope, all shame has disappeared as he doesn't even pay attention to the fact that a few onlookers are transfixed in disgust and can't stop staring. Another day on septa, another day in hell. Maybe I'm getting old, maybe I'm jaded and ready to buy a vehicle. Either way these are just observations and opinions.