The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade is the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States, and over the years it’s become a cherished Philadelphia tradition. The parade features an exciting procession through Center City and up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Art Museum. The event includes floats, marching bands, giant balloons, and live performances and serves as the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Getting to the Parade

If you’re headed to the parade, SEPTA is a great way to ensure you arrive on time. It starts off near the Philadelphia Art Museum. To get there, there are stops nearby on [T] Trolleys; another option is Spring Garden Station on the [B] Broad Street Line. There is a free transfer to the [B] Broad Street Line from the [L] Market-Frankford Line and Trolley routes at 15th Street/City Hall – and it is a short walk from Regional Rail stations in Center City.

Road Closures

To facilitate the parade, the road on its route will be blocked off to traffic, which will impact SEPTA’s bus service until 5 pm. The full list of affected routes is below; for specific details on the detours, please visit SEPTA’s Alerts and Detours page.

SEPTA Bus Route Detours

Thursday, November 27

2 am to 5 pm

• Route 2
• Route 7
• Route 17
• Route 27
• Route 31
• Route 33
• Route 38
• Route 43
• Route 44
• Route 48
• Route 49
• Route 124
• Route 125
• L1 OWL

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Swarthmore Station ADA Access & Boarding Location Changes

Crews are performing construction work to create an accessibility path between the inbound and outbound platforms at Swarthmore Station. Once the project is complete, all passengers, including those with mobility challenges, will be able to move between the two train platforms more easily and safely.

Project Location and Timing

Swarthmore Station is located at 2 S. Chester Road in Swarthmore, PA. The work takes place under the existing track tunnel located slightly west on the outbound side of the station building.

Work occurs both during the week and on weekends.

The project began on in early November 2025 and will take about nine months to complete.

Impact on Riders

There will be modified boarding procedures during the daytime only over several weekends in November and December of 2025. Riders will need to board and deboard on the same side.

On Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16, from 5 am to 4 pm daily, passengers must board all trains on the outbound platforms from Morton-Rutledge to Moylan-Rose Valley stations. Passengers should add 15 minutes to their travel time.

Media/Wawa Line PDF Schedule – November 15 – 16 Only

Signs will be posted at the station with boarding directions.

In addition, the elevated boarding areas used for accessible train entry at Swarthmore Station will be closed from December 6, 2025 to February 6, 2026. Passengers who need the use of these accessibility features should considering utilizing the following stations instead:

• Morton Station: 2 S. Morton Ave, Morton, PA 19070
• Media Station: 309 Media Station Road, Media, PA 19063
• Wawa Station: 1490 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063

Project Details

• Crews will begin setting up equipment to dig out space for future stairwells and ramps.
• A system to support excavation will be installed. This helps enable safe digging practices.

SEPTA is nearing completion of the 14 safety-related requirements outlined in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)’s Emergency Order issued on Oct. 1 in response to recent fires involving SEPTA’s Silverliner IV Regional Rail trains. The FRA today granted SEPTA an extension to finish point-by-point inspections of the 223-railcar fleet and complete installations of new high-heat detectors.

Immediately upon the issuance of the Emergency Order, SEPTA stood up a massive operation to conduct the complex inspections and address any needed repairs. That has allowed SEPTA to meet almost all of the required actions by the FRA’s initial Oct. 31 deadline, and work will continue around-the-clock to finish the remaining items under the extension. SEPTA has worked closely with the FRA throughout this process.

“We are grateful for the FRA’s collaboration, and we are committed to following through on the required actions so that we can continue returning safe and reliable service to our customers,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “This has been a herculean effort by our workforce to establish this process and execute the required work, and I am confident in our ability to complete these tasks in a timely manner.”

Over the last 30 days, SEPTA has completed nearly all of the required actions, including:

• Developing a plan to determine the direct and contributing causes of each thermal incident that has occurred in 2025
• Reviewing the inspection, testing, and maintenance plan
• Completing a stand-down and debriefing with every mechanical employee involved with the
  Silverliner IV railcars
• Reviewing and updating employee training requirements
• Reviewing and updating all technical documents
• Documenting all inspections and repairs made to the Silverliner IV fleet

SEPTA will now have until Nov. 14 to finish the enhanced inspections of every Silverliner IV railcar. Specialized teams have already inspected 120 of the 223 railcars in the fleet, on top of the normal inspections conducted on a regular basis.

The FRA also extended the deadline to Dec. 5 for SEPTA to install thermal protection circuits on the Silverliner IV railcars. The circuits are a safety mechanism designed to interrupt the flow of electricity to 2 an overheating device. SEPTA is working to procure the materials, train personnel, and install the circuits that will provide an added layer of protection.

“We know our Regional Rail riders have been subjected to crowded conditions, pass ups, delays, and cancellations, and we expect those service disruptions to continue as we complete this critical safety work,” said Sauer. “We sincerely appreciate our riders’ patience and understanding.”

SEPTA will continue to work closely with the FRA and share progress on each directive to keep the public informed.

For more information about SEPTA, visit septa.org, follow @SEPTA, or download the official SEPTA app.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a live virtual public meeting on Wednesday, November 12, for the upcoming project to improve travel and safety on Chichester Avenue by constructing two roundabouts at two intersections at the ramps to Interstate 95 in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County.

The proposed project includes reconstructing and converting the existing two-way stop-controlled intersections into modern single-lane roundabouts at the intersection of Chichester Avenue, the I-95 South on-ramp, and Pleasant Avenue, and at the intersection of Chichester Avenue, the I-95 North off-ramp, I-95 North on-ramp, and Johnson Avenue.

The project also features installing intersection lighting; reconstructing sidewalks and ADA curb ramps; improving drainage; and constructing stormwater management facilities.

As part of PennDOT’s project outreach, the department encourages the public to attend the live virtual public meeting on Wednesday, November 12, beginning at 7:00 PM, by clicking on the Microsoft Live Teams meeting link below prior to the presentation start time. The department’s design team will deliver a project presentation before opening the meeting to questions using the platform’s Q&A feature.

Please note that internet access or a computer or mobile device are required to view the virtual meeting. Anyone with special needs or requiring special aid is requested to contact PennDOT Project Manager Vince Cerbone at 610-205-6778, or PennDOT Consultant Design Project Manager Nathan Parrish at 610-757-1881.

Members of the public who are unable to attend the online meeting can view the recording and a copy of the materials on the project webpage following the presentation. The public can also provide feedback using the online comment form.

Microsoft Teams Link Here to Join: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_Zjg1YTRhYWEtMmZjYS00MDUxLWJlNjMtZTI1ZDk2OTlkYmJi%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257B%2522Tid%2522%253A%2522bf1bfd05-3107-4bf6-84cd-92ce598ea9cd%2522%252C%2522Oid%2522%253A%2522e63a0629-ef2f-4ec6-80a6-c685b6fe7200%2522%252C%2522IsBroadcastMeeting%2522%253Atrue%252C%2522role%2522%253A%2522a%2522%257D%26btype%3Da%26role%3Da&data=05%7C02%7Cbrrudolph%40pa.gov%7Cb1fac6359f384ca2205008de0d855548%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C638963063479405962%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6uxsPWbBlIbCt0903K0fZ9gXo40OG1E5yMbbaHhd3oY%3D&reserved=0

Project Webpage Here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/projects-near-you/district-6-projects/chichester-avenue—i-95-ramp-roundabouts

Comment Form Here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Bf0bvwcx9kuEzZLOWY6pzVst_zzPHNdFip0jRIb1Mu1UNUpDVzE0VlQ3VVBHOU1RMlE0Rk1BTU5ZSC4u

Full News Release HERE: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/district-6/2025/public-meeting-for-chichester-avenue–i-95-roundabout-project-

SEPTA is helping fans get to the Eagles v. New York Giants game at Lincoln Financial Field by offering service on the [B] Broad Street Line.

Sunday, October 26: Express trains depart Fern Rock Transit Center every 10 minutes from 10 am until 12:30 pm.

[B] Broad Street Line Service Schedules

B1 Local trains depart Fern Rock Transit Center, making all stops to NRG Station.

B2 Express (special events only) trains depart Fern Rock Transit Center, making select stops to Walnut-Locust Station, then continue directly to NRG.

View the schedule PDF or schedule page on SEPTA.org for the latest service schedules.

Getting to Lincoln Financial Field

For events taking place at the Sports Complex (Lincoln Financial Field, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Citizens Bank Park), the [B] Broad Street Line provides service to the stadiums via NRG Station. There is a free transfer to the [B] Broad Street Line from the [L] Market-Frankford Line and Trolley routes at 15th Street/City Hall – and it is a short walk from Regional Rail stations in Center City. Bus route 4 provides direct service to the Sports Complex.

Please be advised that the previously scheduled work to occur this Saturday morning, through end of service Sunday, September 20^th through 21^st has been rescheduled for the following weekends Saturday, September 27^th – Sunday, September 28^th and the first weekend of October- Saturday October 4^th through end of service on Sunday, October 5^th.

SEPTA shuttle buses will replace all D1 & D2 (101 and 102) Trolleys between 69th Street Transportation Center and end of line Media (Orange Street) & Sharon Hill Stations on weekends only. Customers should plan for approximately 15 minutes of additional travel time and look for signage at stations for bus boarding locations.

SEPTA thanks you for your patience as they complete this important infrastructure improvement to the Trolley lines.

PennDOT has Approved One-Time Use of Capital Funds for Daily Operations;

Long-Term Funding Solution Still Needed

PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2025) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) approved SEPTA’s request for the one-time use of its state capital assistance to cover operations.

As a result, SEPTA will restore full service on Sunday, Sept. 14, including the 20% Bus and Metro service cuts that started on Aug. 24. The 21.5% system-wide fare increase will also be reinstated on Sept. 14.

“This is not the long-term funding solution we need to address our $213 million budget deficit,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “But over the last two weeks, we have seen the devastating effects of the service cuts on our customers. Our riders deserve better, and they deserve stability.”

Due to the prolonged state budget impasse and no resolution to the statewide transit funding crisis, SEPTA took the unprecedented step last Friday of requesting this emergency flexibility to reduce the impact of service cuts on riders. During the week of Aug. 25, SEPTA left more than 4,400 people behind at bus and trolley stops due to crowded conditions caused by running less service. The number of bus trips running late was up more than 26% compared to normal conditions.

With PennDOT’s approval for SEPTA to use up to $394 million of its capital assistance funding to support operations, and additional revenue from the fare increase, SEPTA will plan to avoid service cuts for the next two years. This will also allow the Authority to move forward with the implementation of its new bus network and support the major events coming to Philadelphia in 2026.

However, transferring capital funds to cover operating expenses, with no commitment to replace them, is not a sustainable long-term solution to SEPTA’s current budget crisis. Using capital funds for daily operations means these resources are not available to support infrastructure rehabilitation, vehicle replacements and other much-needed projects. SEPTA’s current 12-year Capital Program adopted in June already requires $1.6 billion in infrastructure and vehicle projects to be delayed.

“We are grateful to the Governor and our legislative delegation, and all of our advocates, for their tireless efforts to rally for transit funding,” Sauer said. “We are urging all parties to continue to work towards an agreement on a transit funding plan that preserves the service our customers and region deserve.”

To prepare for the service restoration on Sept. 14, SEPTA will work to ensure all safety sensitive systems, including signal and dispatch systems, are updated with new schedule data. This also provides time to ensure bus operators, maintenance crews, and other personnel can safely transition to new work schedules.

Sauer met with a group of bus and trolley operators, maintenance workers, and other employees at the Callowhill District today to share news of the service restoration and also of the remaining funding challenges. “We solved the immediate need, but we exasperated the future need,” he told them.

Customers should bookmark and follow the below sites and social media accounts for updates on service and other SEPTA news.

·       Customer Service: Customers can always obtain service and other information from SEPTA Customer Service online at https://wwww.septa.org/customer-service/ or by calling 215-580-7800.

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