Former SEPTA transit officer charged for alleged excessive use of Taser

A former SEPTA transit police officer is facing charges after he deployed his Taser on a passenger and then reengaged it several times without providing them the opportunity to comply with verbal orders to exit the bus, according to prosecutors.

6 hurt in SEPTA trolley collision with freight train, officials say

Authorities say four people were hurt when a crowded SEPTA trolley collided with a freight train Thursday morning in Delaware County. 

6 hurt in SEPTA trolley collision with freight train, officials say
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A SEPTA spokesperson 20 people were aboard the trolley when the crash happened. The trolley driver and five passengers were taken to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, SEPTA said.

Student in custody after alleged robbery on SEPTA train, sources say

A Philadelphia high school student is in police custody after allegedly robbing someone before reporting to Benjamin Franklin High School Thursday morning, sources tell FOX 29.

2 teens arrested after alleged assault aboard Market-Frankford line SEPTA train, police say

A 27-year-old woman says she was punched twice in the face on a SEPTA train Tuesday evening. She tells FOX 29 she accidentally bumped her alleged attackers when the train lurched.

2 teens arrested after alleged assault aboard Market-Frankford line SEPTA train, police say
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A 27-year-old woman says she was punched twice in the face on a SEPTA train Tuesday evening. She tells FOX 29 she accidentally bumped her alleged attackers when the train lurched.

Video shows passengers diving on floor as gunman shoots at SEPTA bus in Chester

Surveillance video obtained by FOX 29 shows the harrowing moment SEPTA passengers were forced to duck for cover as a gunman fired multiple shots into the side of a SEPTA bus in Chester.

Video shows passengers diving on floor as gunman shoots at SEPTA bus in Chester
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Surveillance video obtained by FOX 29 shows the harrowing moment SEPTA passengers were forced to duck for cover as a gunman fired multiple shots into the side of a SEPTA bus in Chester.

Philadelphia City Council holds hearings on SEPTA safety, amid series of violent incidents

Philadelphia City Council is set to hold public hearings on SEPTA safety Monday, in the wake of numerous violent incidents involving riders, as well as contracted security guards.

Philadelphia City Council to hold hearing on SEPTA safety amid series of violent incidents
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Philadelphia City Council is set to hold public hearings on SEPTA safety Monday, as violent incidents involving both riders and contracted security guards have made headlines in recent weeks.

Aunt speaks out after niece attacked on SEPTA subway train
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The young woman who stood up to girls pummeling Asian American students on a SEPTA train didn?t know the victims or the attackers, but understood courage.

Ethnic intimidation, assault and related charges filed against teen girls in viral SEPTA attack

Four teens face charges in a viral attack on a SEPTA subway train that authorities say was racially motivated. Police claim the attack was racially motivated and otherwise 'unprovoked.'

Ethnic intimidation, assault charges to be filed against teen girls in viral SEPTA attack
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Four teenage girls are expected to face charges in a viral attack on a SEPTA subway train that authorities say was racially motivated. Police claim the attack was racially motivated and otherwise 'unprovoked.'