New Regional Rail schedules go into effect Sunday, June 19, 2016. For most Regional Rail Lines, there will be adjustments to train run times to improve on time performance. In some cases, this will mean Weekday and Saturday & Sunday trains will operate at different times than previously scheduled. Here's a quick summary of what's changing:
Chestnut Hill East: Due to the Crum Creek Viaduct Replacement project (Monday, June 20 through Sunday, September 4, 2016) on the Media/Elwyn Line, some trains will operate continued service to Swarthmore Station instead of Elwyn Station. Refer to the timetable for specific train destinations as Train service will begin/end at Swarthmore Station.
Chestnut Hill West: Train #807, departing Temple University Station at 6:33 a.m., will operate 5 minutes EARLIER; Train #811, departing Temple University Station at 7:30 a.m., will operate 5 minutes EARLIER
Fox Chase: Train #807, departing Fox Chase Station at 6:13 a.m., will operate 5 minutes EARLIER; Train #811, departing Fox Chase Station at 7:10 a.m., will operate 5 minutes EARLIER
Glenside Combined: Some Weekday trains will operate through service to different destinations than previously scheduled. Check the schedule for specific train destinations. Train #4705, departing Glenside Station at 5:51 a.m., will operate 5 minutes EARLIER. NEW Train #4781 will depart Glenside Station at 2:02 p.m., with stops at Jenkintown-Wyncote, Temple University, Jefferson, Suburban, and 30th St. Station with continued service to Trenton Transit Center (Trenton Line).
Lansdale/Doylestown Line: Train #581 will no longer originate at Doylestown Station. Train #581 will originate at Colmar Station, departing at 7:22 p.m.; Train #516, departing 30th St. Station at 6:27 a.m., will operate 6 minutes EARLIER
Manayunk/Norristown Line: Train #2751, departing Elm St. Station at 5:09 p.m., will operate 3 minutes LATER
Media/Elwyn Line: Shuttle buses will operate in place of trains between Elwyn and Swarthmore Stations beginning Monday, June 20 and continuing until Sunday, September 4, 2016 due to the Crum Creek Viaduct Replacement project. Visit the Crum Creek project page for complete service information. Special Weekend Schedule: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, 2016: Buses will replace trains between Elwyn and Morton Stations as part of the Crum Creek Viaduct Replacement project. Service information is available on the Media/Elwyn Alerts page. Look for separate signage posted at stations for service information.
Paoli/Thorndale Line: Some Weekday trains will operate through service to different destinations than previously scheduled. Check the schedule for specific train destinations. Train #516, departing Malvern Station at 5:38 a.m., will operate 6 minutes EARLIER; Train #5368, departing Thorndale Station at 2:10 p.m., will operate 7 minutes EARLIER
Trenton Line: Train #7218, departing Trenton Transit Center at 5:39 a.m., will operate 2 minutes LATER; Train #4781 (previously #1781) will now make stops at Temple University and Jefferson Stations
Warminster Line: Train #4705, departing Warminster Station at 5:30 a.m., will operate 5 minutes EARLIER; Train #4781 (previously Train #6427) departing Warminster Station at 1:40 p.m., will operate 4 minutes EARLIER
West Trenton Line: Train #3791, departing West Trenton Station at 4:17 p.m., will depart 3 minutes EARLIER; Train #387, departing West Trenton Station at 8:06 p.m., will operate 5 minutes LATER; Train #393, departing West Trenton Station at 10:20 p.m., will operate 5 minutes LATER; Train #5310 (previously #6310), departing 30th St. Station at 1:52 p.m., will operate 13 minutes EARLIER. Train #5310 will depart Yardley Station 5 minutes LATER than what is noted in the printed timetable. Reference the timetables online for the latest schedule information; Train #6358, departing 30th Street Station at 2:45 p.m., will operate 7 minutes EARLIER; Train #5368, departing 30th St. Station at 3:15 p.m., will operate 7 minutes EARLIER; Train #2386, departing University City Station at 6:31 p.m., will operate 8 minutes LATER; Train #396, departing University City Station at 10:48 p.m., will operate 10 minutes LATER; Train #398, departing University City Station at 11:48 p.m., will operate 10 minutes LATER
Wilmington/Newark Line: Express Train #9254, departing Newark Station at 6:46 p.m., will arrive at Center City Stations 5 minutes LATER
No changes to service on the Airport and Cynwyd Lines. All trains will operate as previously scheduled.
Look for posters detailing specific changes for your line or check the printed timetable with the June 19, 2016 date at Center City Stations and Customer Service locations prior to the schedule change. The official SEPTA iPhone/Android App is a great paperless way to get schedule information.
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