Ardmore Station Improvements

Ardmore Station photo

Overview

Ardmore Station is served by the Paoli-Thorndale Line, which has the highest Regional Rail ridership at an average of more than 14,000 weekday passenger trips. Amtrak also provides intercity rail service at Ardmore Station to Harrisburg, PA and New York, NY.

Ardmore Station received extensive renovations to improve accessibility, enhance safety and security, and provide riders with a full complement of modern amenities. This will enhance the experience of taking Regional Rail to Ardmore or transferring from the many nearby bus routes.

Additionally, the new station will provide more protection from the elements and will help speed up boarding and alighting for all passengers. The upgrades also improve connections with local bus routes and Amtrak, facilitating intermodal transportation in the region.

Features

  • Elevators connecting the station and platform to street level
  • New, high-level, inbound and outbound platforms allowing for a seamless boarding process
  • New places to wait comfortably such as new passenger shelters and a renovated station building
  • Improved lighting conditions
  • New signage including ADA, Station ID, Safety and wayfinding

Building a Best-in-Class Public Transit System

SEPTA’s Five-Year Strategic Plan is our guide for transforming SEPTA from a back-to-basics to best-in-class public transit system. Covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031, it serves as a roadmap for daily action with measurable performance indicators and a commitment to transparently report on our progress.

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