Overnight service will be suspended on the market frankford and broad street lines between 1 a. The following regional rail lines will continue in operation following the schedules currently in effect, except as noted below. Heres a snapshot of whats changing along with links to the new schedules. Septa mediaelwyn line regional rail schedule weekday. The new schedule is pretty much within five minutes, the way the schedule was before. The southeastern pennsylvania transportation authority septa is a regional public transportation authority that operates bus, rapid transit, commuter rail, light rail, and electric trolleybus services for nearly 4 million people in five counties in and around philadelphia, pennsylvania. Download the eagles parade day walking map as a pdf. Septa leased five rail coach cars from the maryland area regional commuter rail marc system to help with these service enhancements. I wouldnt try this without the transpass on your card though because its considered fare evasion if you do.
The following bus routes will continue to operate on a saturday schedule. Customers urged to ride only if traveling to essential job or services. Jul 10, 2016 regional rail riders should check septa s website after 8. Until 1981, dieselpowered trains continued on the bethlehem branch from lansdale to quakertown, bethlehem, and allentown. To accommodate changing ridership levels during the covid19 crisis, septa is operating on an enhanced saturday schedule. Southeastern pennsylvania transportation authority serving bucks, chester, delaware. March 26, 2020 septa will reduce regional rail to an essential service schedule starting on sunday, march 29. Septa adjusts regional rail schedules amid coronavirus, offers some refunds for riders source. Septa is adjusting weekday regional rail schedules and offering refund options for some riders, the transportation authority announced monday.
Regional rail and many busy lines run very infrequently during offpeak hours, partially because septa doesnt have the vehicles to run more frequent service. Septa manayunknorristown line regional rail schedule. Septa, patco make more changes due to coronavirus outbreak. The airport line formerly the r1 airport is a route of the septa regional rail commuter rail system in philadelphia, pennsylvania, which officially runs between philadelphia international airport through center city to temple university station.
However most conductors dont care enough to check if you actually have a pass on there. Philly does have an extensive regional rail system, with three lines that only run in the city limits through dense neighborhoods otherwise only served by bus. The fox chase line will serve wayne junction station. Septa chestnut hill east line regional rail schedule. Somewhat of a family atmosphere, but everyones out for themselves money can change people. Septa regional rail is the commuter rail system serving philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states and its metropolitan region, known as the delaware valley.
It then goes through philadelphias east falls and manayunk neighborhoods and conshohocken before reaching norristown. Regional rail ticket offices will operate with special hours on tuesday, february 6th and wednesday, february 7, 2018. Sep 10, 2017 as part of a systemwide effort to improve the reliability and ontime performance of its regional rail lines, septa unveiled a series of new schedule adjustments that went into effect on sunday. The route originates from the center city rail tunnel, and the twotrack line splits off from the septa main line north of north broad station. All other times, the saturday schedule will be in effect. They pay becomes a drug just like any other drug so its a matter of do you want to be a robot for them and get paid well or find a good company like federal express who cares about its people.
The system is operated by the southeastern pennsylvania transportation authority septa and serves five counties in pennsylvaniabucks, delaware, montgomery, chester, and philadelphiaas well as mercer county in new jersey and new. Should septa add free wifi to the regional rail fleet. How philly could ride a commuter train line like a subway. Sun chestnut hill east line between center city philadelphia and chestnut hill east pdf map to center city philadelphia wk sat sun to. Septa rail service will operate on a saturday schedule on july 3rd and 4th.
The system has branches and more than 150 active stations in philadelphia, pennsylvania, its suburbs and satellite towns and cities. The septa regional rail system reporting marks sepa, spax is a commuter rail network serving the philadelphia metropolitan area. For most lines, select trains will depart stations earlier or. Lifeline service effective thursday, april 9, 2020. You can use that rail pass for any light rail trip, or for bus trips up to the number of zones indicated on the pass simply by presenting it to the bus operator or light rail fare enforcement officer. Septa releases new interim regional rail schedule cbs philly. Click here to return to the regional rail winter storm service plan.
Septa warminster line regional rail schedule weekday to. Septa to reduce regional rail to essential service schedule starting sunday, march 29. Septa adjusts regional rail schedules amid coronavirus. The new schedule takes effect sunday, january 14, 2018. The trenton line is a route of the septa regional rail commuter rail system. Apr 04, 2015 community corner revised septa rail schedule starts sunday timetables on local regional rail lines have need altered for april by james boyle, patch staff apr 4, 2015 6. Airport line between center city and philadelphia international airport pdf. It is the fifthbusiest commuter railroad in the united states, and the busiest outside of the new york and. Accessible schedule southeastern pennsylvania transportation authority serving bucks, chester, delaware, montgomery, and philadelphia counties cx cof q search button. Philadelphia inquirer, march 16, 2020 philadelphia, pa. Apr 28, 2017 community corner senior citizens to get free rides on septa s regional rail with key pass good news for senior citizens who ride the regional rail. Septa wilmingtonnewark line regional rail schedule. Oct 09, 2017 all regional rail service was completely shut down, prompting hourslong delays.
Other septa service, including city and suburban bus, trolley, market frankford, broad street and norristown high speed lines, is operating on a continuous saturday schedule until further notice. Southeastern pennsylvania transportation authority serving bucks, chester, delaware, montgomery, and philadelphia counties. Conductor paused for a sec, but then took out this note pad and asked me to fill it out. The system covers a total route length of 223 miles 359 km, 98 miles 158 km of which are owned by septa, with the remainder owned by amtrak, csx transportation, and the city of philadelphia. Please visit the septa key customer website for key updates and information. Line is a regular schedule portion of the former r6 commuter rail segment. Septa adjusts regional rail schedules amid coronavirus, offers some refunds for riders. April 29, 2018 regional rail schedule change septa. This table shows schedules for a selection of key stops on the route for lansdaledoylestown line regional rail schedule weekday to center city philadelphia. This table shows schedules for a selection of key stops on the route for warminster line regional rail schedule weekday to center city philadelphia. Timetables are available in two formats pdf and text html.
Septa to release updated regional rail interim schedule. Jul 10, 2016 septa will release an updated interim schedule to its regional rail service as it tries to recover from the removal of 120 railcars. The following regional rail lines will be suspended. For the accessible transit schedule, tab or click the link to navigate to the schedule.
The septa regional rail system reporting marks sepa, spax is a commuter rail network owned by the southeastern pennsylvania transportation authority and serving the philadelphia metropolitan area. These printed regional rail timetables, with the effective date of september 30, will reflect recent changes in service due to improvement projects. You can also check this page the day of the schedule change for the latest pdf version of the schedule. Contact customer service for additional travel information. Mar 30, 2020 septa regional rail passenger services. New regional rail schedules in effect sunday, march 8, 2020.
Took regional rail to the airport today and showed my septa key that has a weekly loaded onto it. Once the cars were all back on the rails, the agency announced it. Restored service has been proposed, but is not planned by septa. Jul 10, 2016 regional rail riders cbs3 spoke to said they didnt see much difference at all in the new rail times. Transit service across the delaware valley are modifying their schedules due to the coronavirus outbreak. The route serves the northeastern suburbs of philadelphia, pennsylvania with service in bucks county along the delaware river to trenton, new jersey. In the 2019 fiscal year, septa regional rail had an annual ridership of 34. This schedule will be placed in effect when septa notifies customers by 4. New septa regional rail schedules take effect 6abc. Replacement for septa refund program at least a year away whyy.
Septa regional rail and rail transit offline map in pdf. The lansdaledoylestown line is a septa regional rail line connecting center city philadelphia to doylestown in bucks county, pennsylvania. Is the timing perfect to supersize philadelphia public transit. The west trenton line is a septa regional rail line connecting center city philadelphia to the west trenton section of ewing township, new jersey since april 9, 2020, the line has been suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, though stations between center city and jenkintownwyncote is still being served by other rail services. This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends. Feb 09, 2017 can i use the key card on septas regional lines. The january schedule change includes adjustments to train departure times for all lines except cynwyd, with significant adjustments to paolithorndale and trenton line trains to improve ontime performance and service reliability. To accommodate changing ridership levels during the covid19 crisis, all regional rail lines will begin operating a essential service schedule. Schedule information for mbta commuter rail lines in the greater boston region, including realtime updates and arrival predictions. But that rail service is infrequent, and prohibitively expensive for many riders. Buses, subways and trolleys that are in service will continue to follow saturday schedules, and available regional rail service will run every two hours. You cant use your key card on regional lines during the week.
An essential service schedule for regional rail is in effect. Schedules for septa southeastern pennsylvania transportation authority, serving bucks, chester, delaware, montgomery, and philadelphia counties. This table shows schedules for a selection of key stops on the route for paolithorndale line regional rail schedule weekday to center city philadelphia. Septa to release updated regional rail interim schedule tonight home. Conveniently located at jefferson, suburban and 30th street regional rail stations, passenger services is available in person during regional rail operating hours to provide travel information and respond to questions related to septa services. The manayunknorristown line is a septa regional rail line running from center city. Welcome to next to arrive, septa s newest customer travel feature offering regional rail riders realtime, point to point, schedule train information for trips between any two stations on our regional rail system. This follows previous regional rail schedule adjustments implemented last week aimed at. New years day, memorial day, july 4th, labor day, thanksgiving day, christmas day special schedule disclaimer. Septas adjusted regional rail schedules take effect. For health and safety, all others urged to stay home. Mar 26, 2015 for those unfamiliar, just two lines run along main northsouth and eastwest corridors. But you can use it using weekly or monthly passes on weekends and holidays. The following regional rail lines will continue in operation following the schedules.
Check out our resources page for more info and tips. Moovit has an easytodownload septa regional rail and rail transit map, that serves as your offline philadelphia light rail, train or subway map while traveling. Septa west trenton line regional rail schedule weekday. At norristown transportation center, commuters can transfer to regular septa surface buses or the septa. Septa regional rail manayunk to norristown line schedule.
Revised septa rail schedule starts sunday media, pa patch. Mounting losses prompt septa to cut exec pay, eliminate. Paolithorndale lineservice from philadelphia to thorndale. View the new schedules below or visit the regional rail schedules page to download pdf versions of the timetables or view the text. September 2018 regional rail schedule change new regional rail printed schedules are coming to a station near you. If you choose to remain anonymous, we will not be able to provide you with any follow up on the ticket. If you are having difficulty logging in or have forgotten your password, please contact the it service center desk at 215 5807154. For most lines, select trains will depart stations earlier or later than previously scheduled.
It wasnt long before frustrated passengers took to social media to air their complaints and ask septa for refunds. Stops and their schedule times are listed in the columns. As part of the continuing transition to septa key, token sales have ended at transit sales offices, septa bus districts, and select regional rail stations. At stations, look for the large format schedule posters with. Oct 09, 2017 the guarantee program, which allowed passengers to file a claim for for a full refund on regional rail train tickets within certain conditions, was first discontinued when more than 100 of septas silverliner v trains were taken out of service in 2016 for emergency repairs. It also manages projects that maintain, replace and expand its infrastructure. Chestnut hill east chestnut hill west cynwyd manayunknorristown west trenton wilmingtonnewark. Septa moves to reduced lifeline service schedule effective thursday, april 9 operations focused on essential travel. Dont forget realtime service information for your regional rail line can be delivered directly to your phone or tablet. The site is full of ideas for places to visit all accessible by septa, lists of discounts for septa pass holders and links to septa schedules, maps and a trip planner. Senior citizens to get free rides on septas regional rail. In practice, however, only a few trains originate or terminate at temple.
September 2018 regional rail schedule change septa. D stops to discharge or pickup passengers but may depart ahead of schedule. There are no rail lines to new job hubs at the reconstituted navy yard in south philly or the gargantuan king of prussia mall in the western suburbs. A limited number of entrances at suburban and jefferson stations will be open for septa regional rail customers to enterexit the. Posted by michael noda thursday 29th june, 2017 thursday 29th june, 2017 2 comments on septas regional rail fare collection contortions are a symptom of a system that is strategically adrift. When you get on the train, just show your card to the conductor and theyll validate your fare. Your name, email andor phone number is important if follow up by septa customer service is necessary i choose to remain anonymous. Septas regional rail fare collection contortions are a.
Because our lowest priced monthly rail passes cost less than a bus or light rail. Select your beginning and destination stations from the drop down menu. Shuttle buses are replacing route 101 trolleys and route 102. All connecting services are septa bus, trolley or high speed rail unless. New regional rail schedules begin this sunday, 114. Regional rail signal system modernization program pdf. Septa has been working in close partnership with penndot and the delaware valley regional planning commission to provide travel alternatives for i95 commuters. Septa septa to reduce regional rail to essential service schedule starting sunday, march. Transpass loaded key cards are currently valid for the airport line. Septa does not assume responsibility for inconvenience, experience or damage resulting from errors in timetables, delayed trains, failure to make connections or for shortage of equipment. Dart route 61 to tristate mall, then septa route 1 to darby transportation center, then routes 11 or trolley parkway station option.
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