SEPTA Announces Annual Trolley Blitz

Potential SEPTA Strike As of Thursday, November 14, SEPTA services are operating on normal schedules, as its workers' union negotiates a new contract. We continue to monitor the possibility of a SEPTA strike in the coming days, in which case contingency plans remain in place. Click here to view those contingency plans.

The annual SEPTA Trolley Blitz will begin Friday, July 12th at 10 pm and end Monday, July 29th at 6 am. Beginning Friday, July 12 at 10 pm and continuing through Monday, July 29 at 6 am, SEPTA forces will work around the clock to tackle critical track and power maintenance and upgrades. In addition to painting, tile replacement and general maintenance work, the 2024 Trolley Tunnel Blitz involves intensive tunnel, track area and station cleaning. Trolleys will not operate in the tunnel at any time during the Blitz. Route 10 [T1], Route 34 [T2], Route 13 [T3], Route 11 [T4] and Route 36 [T5] are suspended between 13th Street and 40th Street Portal until 6 am, July 29. Subway-Surface Trolleys [T] pick up and drop off riders at any bus stop along the diversion routes.

For more information on navigating during the tunnel closure, click the link below.