Update as of 9 am January 26: Bus and Metro service are being restored line by line as conditions allow, following a Monday schedule. Please check your individual route status at SEPTA.org/alerts for details. Regional Rail remains suspended, but will follow a Saturday schedule once it is safe to do so.
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Extreme Winter Weather: Prepare for Schedule Changes, Detours & Suspensions- 1/23/26 Update
Due to the inclement weather expected in our area this weekend and into the Monday morning commute, SEPTA is encouraging riders to allow extra time for safe travel and check septa.org/alerts for the latest information.
SEPTA will notify riders of any service delays, detours or suspended routes via our website, alerts and the app when information becomes available.
Customer Service is open on Sunday from 8 am – 6 pm and opens early on January 26 at 6 am – 7 pm. All satellite offices are closed on Monday.
SEPTA crews work diligently to ensure all transportation modes remain safe for riders by making preparations for winter weather. Here is what you can expect.
Regional Rail
The Fox Chase Line mid-day shuttle busing on 1/26 has been cancelled. Train service runs all day on Monday, 1/26. Mid-day shuttle buses resume on Tuesday, 1/27.
Frozen switches and ice on overhead wires or the electrical poles on top of rail cars can delay or shut down Regional Rail service.
Maintenance crews work to keep the corridor between Center City Philadelphia and Lansdale open so SEPTA can continue to provide service on the main branch if frozen switches prevent trains from operating on other lines.
Amtrak owns the tracks on which the Wilmington/Newark, Paoli/Thorndale and Trenton lines operate. SEPTA works with Amtrak to resolve weather-related problems.
Snow Preparation and Clearing for Regional Rail
SEPTA has a program in place for weather preparations as well as clearing parking lots and platforms at SEPTA’s Regional Rail stations. If snow or ice is anticipated, team members often treat surfaces with deicing products as part of our preparations. Generally, snow removal starts when the snow stops. But with a service area covering 2,200 square miles, the exact time may vary depending on conditions.
[B] Broad Street Line & [L] Market-Frankford Line
The B and L are the best options for riders during severe winter storms. SEPTA keeps train cars ready for service by storing them overnight in tunnels and maintenance car houses. Crews are assigned to keep station entrances, platforms and sidewalks clean of ice and snow.
[T] Trolleys
The T Trolleys will be on planned diversion to 40th and Market starting 10 pm Friday, 1/23 until at least 5 am on Monday, 1/26. The Tunnel closure may be extended due to weather. The T Shuttle bus will operate during this outage period; riders should continue to use the T Bus Schedules for bus times.
Planned tunnel maintenance work scheduled for this weekend has been canceled due to snow-related safety and staffing issues and will be rescheduled. However, SEPTA’s current tunnel operations involve staff at 40th St Portal checking equipment on its way into the tunnel, and this work is unsafe to perform in the snow. Therefore, the diversion is continuing as planned.
[M] Norristown High Speed Line & [D] Trolleys
The D1/D2 bus substitution for 1/25 only has been cancelled; trolley service will run as normal on Sunday.
Bus Routes
During a winter snow or ice emergency, SEPTA will attempt to operate all bus service, although a large number of routes may be detoured and/or suspended. We try to maintain service on our most heavily used routes, which generally operate on streets that have been given a high priority for snow removal.
SEPTA Access
Access service depends on road conditions in your pick up area, as well as the location you’re traveling to.All riders should confirm their destination is open and expect delays during inclement weather events.
Passengers will be contacted via text and/or phone in the event their scheduled trip has been canceled.
During extreme weather conditions when SEPTA Access is suspended, every effort will be made to continue service for kidney dialysis and other urgent, critically-needed medical treatment.
Visit septa.org/alerts for the latest updates.
SEPTA- New Regional Rail Schedules, February 1, 2026
New Regional Rail schedules go into effect Sunday, February 1, 2026. SEPTA updates its Regional Rail schedules four times per year to improve reliability and adjust for capital projects and infrastructure improvements.
Highlights
- These new Regional Rail schedules include minor increases in service to the Wilmington, Trenton and Chestnut Hill East lines, and added frequency from Wayne Junction directly to the Airport.
- Overall, however, this is a relatively minor schedule change. The most significant service changes that riders will notice continue to come from the ongoing increase in vehicle availability following federally-mandated inspections and repairs. This allows for more cars per train, less crowding and fewer skipped stops.
- Continuous welded rail work on the Fox Chase Line requires shuttle bus substitution until Friday, April 3. Bus service replaces trains between Fox Chase and Wayne Junction stations on weekdays only from 9 am – 2:30 pm daily.
Severe Winter Storm Expected 1/25 -1/26/26 – Travel with Caution
A severe winter storm is expected to impact Pennsylvania, bringing snow, ice, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions this weekend. Roadways may become snow-covered and icy, with reduced visibility and possible travel delays.
PennDOT crews will be treating roadways, but drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm when possible.
If you must travel:
- Slow down and increase following distance
- Clear snow and ice from your entire vehicle
- Use headlights in low visibility
- Carry a winter emergency kit
- Stay at least 6 car lengths behind snowplows and never pass a plow unless absolutely necessary
- Check road conditions before traveling at 511PA
Conditions may change rapidly. Stay informed, plan ahead, and use caution to help keep Pennsylvania’s roads safe.
DCTMA Seeks a Creative and Outstanding Leader to Fill the Position of Executive Director
The Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA) with over 70 members seeks a creative and outstanding leader to fill the position of Executive Director.
DCTMA Summary
DCTMA is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to improving the transportation network serving the county. The mission of the DCTMA is to provide a forum where employers; local, county, and state agencies; and transit authorities can cooperatively address transportation issues and coordinate cost-effective and efficient strategies. Through coordinated planning and cooperative efforts, the DCTMA helps to promote a cleaner, healthier environment, sustain the quality of life, and enhance the economic vitality of Delaware County.
The DCTMA is funded in part by grants from PennDOT and the DVRPC. Members of the DCTMA are Delaware County businesses, financial institutions, colleges and universities, non-profits, engineers and planners, etc. The DCTMA works to reduce the use of the single occupancy vehicle by commuters, by offering alternative transportation options.
Job Description – Executive Director
The chosen candidate will be responsible for marketing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to educate county businesses on alternative transportation, creating and planning events, working with developers, engineers and planners to promote multi-modal transportation including commuter cycling, managing and overseeing the staff, grant writing, enhancing the level of excellence in member programs and services, driving membership levels, enhancing the use of technology to benefit members, being fiscally responsible and building fruitful relationships with businesses, and elected officials, among other duties. This role is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to have a positive impact on sustainable travel in Delaware County.
CLICK HERE for Full DCTMA Executive Director Job Description 2026
Interested applicants please forward resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn URL to info@dctma.org
