In April 2024 SEPTA in-house forces began renovating the eastbound exit stairwell at Girard Station on the Market-Frankford Line [L] to improve safety, security, and cleanliness at the exit.
The scope of this project included: relocating the fare line from platform level to street level and enclosing the stairs; removing existing roto-gates on platform; demolishing landing and bottom set of steps; forming and rebar; pouring new steps and turn down footing; installing exit structure; installing stainless steel panels and roofing; pouring new sidewalk; installing 8×8 glazed block and brick; installing roto gates; and installing new signs.
Similar exit improvements were completed at York-Dauphin, Tioga, and Somerset stations.
The project was scheduled to take up to seven months to complete. Construction was performed weekdays with some occasional Saturday work. Service was not impacted. Customers exiting the train were directed to use the overhead crosswalk and exit from the westbound platform/stairs.
The new exit was officially opened after last train on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
SEPTA greatly appreciates our customers’ patience and understanding while this important project was completed.