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SEPTA Metro
SEPTA Metro logo
Elevated train on line L
Subway train on line B
Interurban train on line M
Subway–Surface trolley on train T4 (T line)
Suburban trolley on line D
Streetcar on line G
Clockwise from top left:
Trains on L, B, T, G, D, and M lines
Overview
OwnerSEPTA
Area servedPhiladelphia, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania
LocaleDelaware Valley
Transit type
Number of lines6
Headquarters1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Websitewwww.septa.org/metro/
Operation
Infrastructure manager(s)
Technical
System length78 mi (126 km)
Track gauge
  • 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
  • 5 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1,588 mm) Pennsylvania trolley gauge

SEPTA Metro is an urban rail transit network in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, and its suburbs, operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). The network includes two rapid transit lines, a light rapid transit line, a surface-running trolley line, and a subway–surface trolley line, totaling 78 miles (126 km)[a] of rail service.

Although some of Philadelphia's transit lines date back to the 19th century and the SEPTA agency began operations in 1965, the transit network itself had no formal name until 2024, when it was named "SEPTA Metro" as part of an effort to make the system easier to navigate. The effort also replaces each line's name with a single letter, plus a number to denote various service patterns. After a two-year transition that will replace signage throughout the system, the Broad Street Line, Media–Sharon Hill Line, Route 15, Market–Frankford Line, Norristown High Speed Line, and subway–surface trolleys will be referred to as the B, D, G, L, M, and T, respectively.

History[edit]

In September 2021, SEPTA officials proposed to rebrand the rail transit services to make the system easier to navigate. The lines included the Market–Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, subway–surface trolley lines, Norristown High-Speed Line, Route 15 trolley, and Routes 101 and 102 trolleys).[2][3]

Under this proposal, new maps, station signage, and line designations would be created. Under the proposed nomenclature, trunk lines would receive a letter and a color, with services having a numeric suffix and service name, to make wayfinding easier.[4] Services on the current Market–Frankford Line, for instance, would be called the "L Lines" and colored blue, with local service becoming the "L1 Market–Frankford Local".

Services along the current Broad Street Line would become the "B Lines" and colored orange, with local service becoming the "B1 Broad Street Local".[5] The express service would become the "B2 Broad Street Express", the special service would become the "B2 Express Sports Special", and spur service would become the "B3 Broad–Ridge Express".

Services along the current subway–surface, Norristown High-Speed Line, Route 15 trolley, and Routes 101 and 102 suburban trolley trunk would become the "T Lines", "M Lines", "G Lines", and "D Lines" respectively.[5] SEPTA budgeted $40 million to June 2023 for the rebranding.[6]

In March 2022, SEPTA revised the SEPTA Metro proposal based on community feedback collected during September and October 2021. Under the amended proposal, each lettered service will be known as "Line" rather than "Lines". Special service along the Broad Street Line would become part of the "B2 Broad Street Express", with service being differentiated by their end terminals. Real-time information will be presented at stations on screens.[7] Stations with shared names would be renamed to avoid confusion.[4] SEPTA upgraded its website in late 2023,[8][9] before the planned rollout of SEPTA Metro in 2024.[10]

The first updated signs were installed at Drexel Station at 30th Street in February 2024.[11]

Network map[edit]

Map

Lines[edit]

SEPTA Metro lines
Line name Type Service patterns Terminal stations Average weekday ridership (FY 2023)[12]
South/West North/East
(Broad Street Line) Rapid transit Local NRG Fern Rock Transit Center 79,155
Express Walnut–Locust
NRG (limited)
Spur 8th–Market
(Media–Sharon Hill Line) Trolley Route 101 Orange Street / Media 69th Street Transit Center 2,023
Route 102 Chester Pike / Sharon Hill 2,097
(Route 15 Trolley) Trolley All Stops 63rd–Girard Richmond–Westmoreland 4,762
(Market–Frankford Line) Rapid transit All Stops 69th Street Transit Center Frankford Transit Center 107,651
(Norristown High Speed Line) Light rapid transit Local 69th Street Transit Center Norristown Transit Center 4,510
(subway–surface trolleys) Subway/surface (Route 10) 63rd–Malvern / Overbrook 13th Street 5,396
(Route 34) 61st–Baltimore / Angora 6,225
(Route 13) Yeadon
Darby Transit Center (limited)		 6,503
(Route 11) Darby Transit Center 6,669
(Route 36) 80th Street–Eastwick 7,101

References[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Network mileage is calculated from one-way route mileage listed under "LRV" [41 miles (66 km)], "NHSL" [13 miles (21 km)], "MFSE" 13 miles (21 km), and "BSS" [11 miles (18 km)][1]

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ "SEPTA Operating Facts: Fiscal Year 2019" (PDF). SEPTA. 2019. p. 5. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  2. ^ Chang, David (September 7, 2021). "The SEPTA Metro? L Lines and B Lines? SEPTA Proposes New Signage and Name Changes". NBC10 Philadelphia. Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "SEPTA Proposing Series Of Changes Aimed To Make System Easier For Riders, Including Name Change To 'Metro'". CBS News. September 9, 2021. Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Saunders, Brian A. (November 14, 2023). "SEPTA to update transit lines with simpler, more consistent signage". PhillyVoice. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Wayfinding Recommendations". SEPTA. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  6. ^ Fitzgerald, Thomas (September 7, 2021). "SEPTA proposes renaming its city rail lines to help everyone get around". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  7. ^ "Design Concept Feedback". planning.septa.org. Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  8. ^ "Philadelphia's transit agency launches revamped website ahead of transition to 'SEPTA Metro'". 6abc Philadelphia. December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  9. ^ Lynch, Cherise (December 6, 2023). "SEPTA set to launch new user-friendly website". NBC10 Philadelphia. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  10. ^ Lutz, Chandler (November 14, 2023). "SEPTA Metro aims to make Philadelphia's public transportation system easier to use". CBS News. Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  11. ^ Fitzgerald, Thomas (February 14, 2024). "SEPTA's first signs of 'Metro' rebranding have arrived". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  12. ^ SEPTA Data Group. "Route Operating Statistics: Fiscal Year 2023". Tableau Software. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.

External links[edit]

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