r/Septa

We got all 5 cars today. Nobody standing. I’m not getting my hopes too high but it was so nice not getting overly comfy with strangers.

Thank you Septa.

I need to go from North New Jersey to Eddington but it's so confusing. I downloaded the app and I can't just buy a ticket like I can on nj transit...also you can't do contactless payment at trenton apparently...and you need to register a septa key which needs to be bought in person but the trenton station isn't a location for buying...and there are zones and "SEPTA tickets sold by NJ Transit include an intermediate ticket valid on a branch for travel between New Jersey towards but not entering the CCP zone" like what is this???

I believe it’s a very sought out location in the city but sadly any regional train rider who wants to get there needs to get off at Overbrook or Angora and ride a bus/trolley/taxi which increases their commute by as much as 35 minutes. Something that could be immediate by just opening the station again. At the very minimum, the switch takes no less than 20-25 minutes, no matter what option you choose.

Just received an offer for this position but want to know more about it before accepting. Trying to decide between this job and another one. Just want to get a real unfiltered idea of what the job would be like! Thanks!

The buses just sit and don’t leave from their departure point for 20+ minutes and the el has been at 56th street stopped for 15 minutes. Why are they allowed to impede on the working people’s time?? How many people do you think have been fired from their jobs due to septa’s idiocy? Extremely delayed rides should be at least free. This is bullshit

Before the slider mishap last fall, I noticed trolleys were going very slow eastbound from 36th to 33rd. Then the tunnel was closed for months and when it reopened, the trolleys were going their normal speed from 36th to 33rd, slower than other parts of the tunnel but still pretty quick.

The past week or two I've been noticing that the trolleys are again crawling relatively slow in the same portion. I've also noticed that the inspection that they are doing at the portal seems to be longer.

Anyone knows if anything is up?

May 24! About time!

I know there is a lot of Septa hate, but I have been utilizing Septa this week to get to and from HUP to Jefferson and then I jump on to Patco for home. I am super familiar with Patco as I use it for work commute since 1992. I know I'm not going far but its so wildly different than what I am used to and I am finding it incredibly convenient. Not only that, the employees have been very helpful helping this Jersey girl find her way. Patco rarely has anyone to ask a question to besides co-passengers (I answer them for newbies all the time.)

P.S. I do realize if I depended on Septa on the daily, I would he frustrated too.

P.P.S. don't hate on me for being happy to have this resource 😁

I haven’t taken the bus in years and even then I had a key, all I have is cash right now are they still taking exact cash? or am I going to have to find a way to put this on a card?

EDIT : Thank you guys I actually ended up not paying anything, the bus money taking thing was broken so they just let me go and on my way back the bus was packed so they let us in the back without having to pay

Sorry in advance as I am not from the area. Trying to follow the instructions for using the shuttle to Aronimink. They promote using the Paoli Station but there is parking there is prohibited. I am coming in from Delaware. Where am I supposed to park or am I supposed to take a different train?

TIA!

I’ve been riding the Trenton line to work for the last year and a half here are the key bits of info:

Ride to and from North Philadelphia to Trenton
Since I don’t ride through CC it’s a cheaper fare
Online fare table only shows fares riding to/from CC
Pay with septa key card which is supposed to be cheaper
I’ve been getting charged two different fares coming and going which was odd

I overheard what the conductor was charging someone paying by card going to Trenton, which is where I get charged the more expensive fare and it was cheaper than what I pay with my key card, and more inline with what I pay on my return trip. I called septa and asked about the discrepancy and they tell me I should be paying the higher fare both ways. That’s not what’s being charged onboard though, so if I had been paying by card this last year and a half my outbound trip would’ve been less every single day. I don’t know what the disconnect is but something is wrong.

Never go a month without some extreme delay caused by a mechanical issue on this line. Today it feels like the universe is pulling a huge prank on me. Usually take the 5:07 pm Trenton line back to Philly, today the 4:34 train was delayed so it’s still at the station when I arrived. I get on thinking hey I’ll get home a little early. BAD DECISION. The train leaves the station around 4:48 and immediately as it was pushing off you could hear the train grinding, I knew then that was an awful sign. We inched forward over the next couple minutes and made it a total of 20 feet - JUST FAR ENOUGH FROM THE PLATFORM WHERE THEY CANT LET US OFF. As of this post it’s 5:30, we are still in Trenton and not moving. I am going to get home later than if I just took the 5:07 train the left as normally scheduled but the question is how much. We haven’t moved in 40 minutes. Why the conductor would even try to keep going when the train was immediately having issues is beyond me.

If anyone is looking for a lost wallet that was left on bus 112. I gave it to the operator.

I have had issues with SEPTA just breaking down at the worst times possible and having to wait for a backup plan to be done. It really freaking sucks that the public transport of philly can die and all I can do it just wait for an hour at minimum. Have any of yall had similar experiences in the past and if so, what is your specific beef?

What should I know prior to taking the el for the first time?

Around 8:20 this morning-in Philadelphia PA, a young woman left her wallet on the westbound El. I believe she got off at 13th or 15th Street. Her NJ ID and several important cards are inside. They can all be replaced, but I know it’s a huge hassle.

I really want to return her wallet directly to her.

Has anyone ever applied to be an Engineer? Not a rail engineer …but a laws of physics engineer. I interviewed 3 weeks ago…how much time am I looking at till i hear anything? I know every position is different.