To provide funding for several critical septa programs and projects

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) $132,599,123 under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on July 30, 2026, to fund critical capital and infrastructure projects across its Philadelphia-region transit network.

SEPTA will deploy funds for Amtrak capital asset lease payments, FY 2026 and FY 2027 vehicle overhaul programs for rail service, debt service on the Wayne Junction Intermodal Station Reconstruction Project, debt service on Silverliner V rail car acquisitions, rehabilitation of Chestnut Hill East bridges, and implementation of a Transit Asset Management System. All funded projects are included in SEPTA's Transit Asset Management Plan.

The award runs through September 30, 2028, and serves residents and travelers throughout the Philadelphia region in Pennsylvania. SEPTA operates as the direct recipient with no sub-recipients identified. The assistance type is formula grant funding, which provides annual appropriated resources to maintain existing fixed guideway systems in a state of good repair. SEPTA's expected outcome is to continue providing clean, safe, and reliable transportation while improving mobility and access across its service area.

Activities

Capital asset lease payment - amtrak (FY 2027 lease payments)FY 2026 vehicle overhaul program (rail)FY 2027 debt service (wayne junction intermodal station reconstruction project)FY 2026-2027 debt service (silverliner v rail cars acquisition)chestnut hill east bridges rehabilitation projecttransit asset management system

Expected outcomes

Continue to provide clean safe and reliable transportation and to improve mobility and access throughout the philadelphia region.

Intended beneficiaries

Provide transportation services to residents/travelers in the philadelphia PA region.