Philadelphia Metro System (SEPTA)
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates the rail transit system, including subway, light rail, and commuter rail lines.
Introduction to Philadelphia Metro
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates various rail services in Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs. The system includes the Market-Frankford Line, the Broad Street Line, the Norristown High Speed Line, and various trolley lines. The first sections of what would become the Market-Frankford Line opened in 1907. As of 2023, the SEPTA rail network spans approximately 75 miles (121 kilometers) with over 150 stations and serves about 300,000 passengers daily.
Overview of Philadelphia Metro Lines
Philadelphia Metro Line Details
Philadelphia Metro Lines Overview
| Line | Opening Year | Type | Length (km) | Stations | Start Station | End Station | Daily Ridership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Line | 1907 | Heavy Rail | 9.4 | 13 | Frankford Transportation Center | 15th Street | 180,000 |
| Orange Line | 1928 | Heavy Rail | 23.4 | 27 | Oak Lane | NRG Station | 120,000 |
| Green Line | 1892 | Light Rail | 37.2 | 40 | Chestnut Hill East | Media/Elwyn | 35,000 |
| Red Line | 1907 | Light Rail | 28.1 | 32 | Norristown | 69th Street | 28,000 |
Blue Line Stations and Operating Hours
| Station Name | First Train | Last Train | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford Transportation Center | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Northeast Terminal |
| Margaret-Orthodox | 5:03 AM | 12:57 AM | |
| Arrott | 5:05 AM | 12:55 AM | |
| Tioga | 5:07 AM | 12:53 AM | |
| Erie-Torresdale | 5:09 AM | 12:51 AM | |
| Allegheny | 5:11 AM | 12:49 AM | |
| Kensington-Allegheny | 5:13 AM | 12:47 AM | |
| Huntingdon | 5:15 AM | 12:45 AM | |
| York-Dauphin | 5:17 AM | 12:43 AM | |
| Spring Garden | 5:19 AM | 12:41 AM | |
| 2nd Street | 5:21 AM | 12:39 AM | |
| 5th Street-Independence Hall | 5:23 AM | 12:37 AM | Independence Hall |
| 8th Street | 5:25 AM | 12:35 AM | |
| 11th Street | 5:27 AM | 12:33 AM | |
| 13th Street | 5:29 AM | 12:31 AM | |
| 15th Street | 5:31 AM | 12:29 AM | Downtown Terminal |
Orange Line Stations and Operating Hours
| Station Name | First Train | Last Train | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lane | 5:00 AM | 12:30 AM | North Terminal |
| Fern Rock Transportation Center | 5:03 AM | 12:27 AM | |
| Logan | 5:06 AM | 12:24 AM | |
| Wyoming | 5:09 AM | 12:21 AM | |
| Hunting Park | 5:12 AM | 12:18 AM | |
| Erie | 5:15 AM | 12:15 AM | |
| Allegheny | 5:18 AM | 12:12 AM | |
| North Philadelphia | 5:21 AM | 12:09 AM | |
| Girard | 5:24 AM | 12:06 AM | |
| Fairmount | 5:27 AM | 12:03 AM | |
| Spring Garden | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| Race-Vine | 5:32 AM | 11:58 PM | |
| City Hall | 5:34 AM | 11:56 PM | City Hall |
| Walnut-Locust | 5:36 AM | 11:54 PM | |
| Lombard-South | 5:38 AM | 11:52 PM | |
| Ellsworth-Federal | 5:40 AM | 11:50 PM | |
| Tasker-Morris | 5:42 AM | 11:48 PM | |
| Snyder | 5:44 AM | 11:46 PM | |
| Oregon | 5:46 AM | 11:44 PM | |
| Pattison | 5:48 AM | 11:42 PM | Sports Complex |
| NRG Station | 5:50 AM | 11:40 PM | South Terminal |
Green Line Stations and Operating Hours
| Station Name | First Train | Last Train | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill East | 5:30 AM | 11:30 PM | Northwest Terminal |
| Mount Airy | 5:33 AM | 11:27 PM | |
| Sedgwick | 5:36 AM | 11:24 PM | |
| Queen Lane | 5:39 AM | 11:21 PM | |
| Chelten Avenue | 5:42 AM | 11:18 PM | |
| Tulpehocken | 5:45 AM | 11:15 PM | |
| Carpenter | 5:48 AM | 11:12 PM | |
| Upsal | 5:51 AM | 11:09 PM | |
| Chestnut Hill West | 5:54 AM | 11:06 PM | |
| Highland | 5:57 AM | 11:03 PM | |
| St. Martins | 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | |
| Allen Lane | 6:03 AM | 10:57 PM | |
| Wyndmoor | 6:06 AM | 10:54 PM | |
| Gravers | 6:09 AM | 10:51 PM | |
| Chestnut Hill | 6:12 AM | 10:48 PM | |
| 30th Street Station | 6:15 AM | 10:45 PM | Main Transfer Station |
| Suburban Station | 6:18 AM | 10:42 PM | Downtown |
| Jefferson Station | 6:21 AM | 10:39 PM | |
| Temple University | 6:24 AM | 10:36 PM | Temple University |
| North Philadelphia | 6:27 AM | 10:33 PM | |
| Wayne Junction | 6:30 AM | 10:30 PM | |
| Germantown | 6:33 AM | 10:27 PM | |
| Washington Lane | 6:36 AM | 10:24 PM | |
| East Mount Airy | 6:39 AM | 10:21 PM | |
| Media/Elwyn | 6:42 AM | 10:18 PM | Southwest Terminal |
Red Line Stations and Operating Hours
| Station Name | First Train | Last Train | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown | 5:30 AM | 11:30 PM | Northwest Terminal |
| Main Street | 5:33 AM | 11:27 PM | |
| Norristown Transportation Center | 5:36 AM | 11:24 PM | |
| DeKalb Street | 5:39 AM | 11:21 PM | |
| Hughes Park | 5:42 AM | 11:18 PM | |
| Gulph Mills | 5:45 AM | 11:15 PM | |
| Roberts Road | 5:48 AM | 11:12 PM | |
| Matsonford | 5:51 AM | 11:09 PM | |
| Conshohocken | 5:54 AM | 11:06 PM | |
| Spring Mill | 5:57 AM | 11:03 PM | |
| Miquon | 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | |
| Ivy Ridge | 6:03 AM | 10:57 PM | |
| Manayunk | 6:06 AM | 10:54 PM | |
| Wissahickon | 6:09 AM | 10:51 PM | |
| East Falls | 6:12 AM | 10:48 PM | |
| Allegheny | 6:15 AM | 10:45 PM | |
| North Philadelphia | 6:18 AM | 10:42 PM | |
| Girard | 6:21 AM | 10:39 PM | |
| Spring Garden | 6:24 AM | 10:36 PM | |
| Callowhill | 6:27 AM | 10:33 PM | |
| City Hall | 6:30 AM | 10:30 PM | City Hall |
| 15th Street | 6:33 AM | 10:27 PM | |
| 19th Street | 6:36 AM | 10:24 PM | |
| 22nd Street | 6:39 AM | 10:21 PM | |
| 30th Street | 6:42 AM | 10:18 PM | |
| 34th Street | 6:45 AM | 10:15 PM | |
| 40th Street | 6:48 AM | 10:12 PM | |
| 46th Street | 6:51 AM | 10:09 PM | |
| 52nd Street | 6:54 AM | 10:06 PM | |
| 56th Street | 6:57 AM | 10:03 PM | |
| 60th Street | 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | |
| 69th Street | 7:03 AM | 9:57 PM | West Terminal |
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