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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
OwnerSoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Area servedPhiladelphia, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania
LocaleDelaware Valley
Transit typeRapid transit (L, B)
Light rail (D, G)
Trolley (T)
Interurban/Light rapid transit (M)
Number of lines6 lines
13 services
Line number     
Headquarters1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Websitewwww.septa.org/metro/
Operation
Operation will start2024 (planned introduction of brand)
Infrastructure manager(s)
Technical
System length78 mi (126 km)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
5 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1,588 mm) Pennsylvania trolley gauge

SEPTA Metro is an urban rail transit network in Philadelphia and its suburbs, operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA). The network includes two rapid transit lines and four light rail lines totaling 78 miles (126 km) of rail service.

While the lines themselves date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, the SEPTA Metro branding was first proposed in 2021 to make the system easier to navigate. Introduction of the new branding began in 2024. When rebranding is complete, the Market–Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, subway–surface trolley lines, Norristown High Speed Line, Route 15 trolley, and Routes 101 and 102 trolleys will be referred to as the L, B, T, M, G, and D lines respectively.

History[edit]

In September 2021, SEPTA proposed rebranding their rail transit services, the Market–Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, Subway–Surface trolley lines, Norristown High-Speed Line, Route 15 trolley, and Routes 101 and 102 trolleys) as the "SEPTA Metro", in order to make the system easier to navigate.[1][2]

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.[3] 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".[4] 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.[4] SEPTA budgeted $40 million to June 2023 for the rebranding.[5]

In March 2022, SEPTA revised the SEPTA Metro proposal based on feedback from a 2 month-long outreach period between September and October 2021. The amended proposal involved describing each lettered service by the word "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. As part of the proposal, the roll-out of real-time information was stated as a priority.[6] Stations with shared names would also be renamed to avoid confusion.[3] SEPTA upgraded its website in late 2023,[7][8] in advance of the planned rollout of SEPTA Metro in 2024.[9] Prior to the official rebranding of SEPTA Metro, the first pieces of updated signage were installed at Drexel Station at 30th Street in February 2024.[10]

Lines[edit]

Rapid transit[edit]

Main articles: SEPTA L Line and SEPTA B Line
Line Train Origin of new name[11] Pre-Metro name Description Transit type West / North terminus East / South terminus Operating hours Weekday ridership (Fall 2023)[12]
Line nicknamed "the El" Market–Frankford Line Market Street Elevated

Market Street Subway

Kensington–Frankford Elevated

Rapid transit 69th Street Transit Center Frankford Transit Center 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Overnight "Owl" shuttle bus from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.

107,651
Broad Street Broad Street Line Broad Street Subway Local Fern Rock Transit Center NRG 79,155
Broad Street Subway Express Walnut–Locust

NRG (limited)

Weekdays: 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Broad–Ridge Spur Fern Rock Transit Center

Olney Transit Center (limited)

8th–Market Weekdays: 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Interurban transit[edit]

Main article: SEPTA M Line
Line Train Origin of new name[11] Pre-Metro name Description Transit type West / North terminus East / South terminus Operating hours Weekday ridership (Fall 2023)[12]
Montgomery County
Upper Merion
Lower Merion 		Route 100 Norristown High Speed Line Interurban/Light rapid transit powered by third rail Norristown Transit Center 69th Street Transit Center 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 4,510

Trolley and light rail[edit]

Main articles: SEPTA T Lines, SEPTA G Line, and SEPTA D Lines
Line Train Origin of new name[11] Pre-Metro name Description Transit type West / North terminus East / South terminus Operating hours Weekday ridership (Fall 2023)[12]
Trolley Route 10 Lancaster Avenue trolley line Trolley (subway-surface) 63rd–Malvern / Overbrook 13th Street 24 hours per day 8,302
Route 34 Baltimore Avenue trolley line 61st–Baltimore / Angora 4:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. 8,800
Route 13 Chester Avenue trolley line Yeadon

Darby Transit Center (limited)

24 hours per day 8,739
Route 11 Woodland Avenue trolley line Darby Transit Center 4:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. 9,381
Route 36 Elmwood Avenue trolley line 80th and Eastwick or Elmwood Depot (Owl Service) 24 hours per day 9,465
Girard Avenue Route 15 Girard Avenue trolley line Trolley (surface) 63rd–Girard Richmond–Westmoreland 24 hours per day 4,762
Delaware County
Drexel Hill
Drexelbrook
Drexeline 		Route 101 Media trolley line Light rail Orange Street / Media 69th Street Transit Center Weekdays: 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Weekends: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

2,275
Route 102 Sharon Hill trolley line Chester Pike / Sharon Hill 2,718

References[edit]

  1. ^ Chang, David (September 7, 2021). "The SEPTA Metro? L Lines and B Lines? SEPTA Proposes New Signage and Name Changes". NBC10 Philadelphia. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "SEPTA Proposing Series Of Changes Aimed To Make System Easier For Riders, Including Name Change To 'Metro'". CBS News. September 9, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Saunders, Brian A. (November 14, 2023). "SEPTA to update transit lines with simpler, more consistent signage". PhillyVoice. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Wayfinding Recommendations". SEPTA. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  5. ^ Fitzgerald, Thomas (September 7, 2021). "SEPTA proposes renaming its city rail lines to help everyone get around". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  6. ^ "Design Concept Feedback". planning.septa.org. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  7. ^ "Philadelphia's transit agency launches revamped website ahead of transition to 'SEPTA Metro'". 6abc Philadelphia. December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  8. ^ Lynch, Cherise (December 6, 2023). "SEPTA set to launch new user-friendly website". NBC10 Philadelphia. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  9. ^ Lutz, Chandler (November 14, 2023). "SEPTA Metro aims to make Philadelphia's public transportation system easier to use". CBS News. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  10. ^ Fitzgerald, Thomas (February 14, 2024). "SEPTA's first signs of 'Metro' rebranding have arrived". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c "Get to Know SEPTA Metro | SEPTA". Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  12. ^ a b c "Average Daily Ridership by Stop". public.tableau.com. Retrieved 2024-04-16.

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