ARDMORE, PA. (April 10, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line. Service to the new station, located at 39 Station Ave, began on March 23.
The station was rebuilt as part of SEPTA’s Station Accessibility Program, making it fully ADA accessible with new elevators, ramps, and high-level platforms.
“We are excited to welcome riders to the new Ardmore Station,” said SEPTA Board Chair Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. “I want to thank the Ardmore community and our federal, state, and local funding partners for their support and patience throughout this project. This new station will enhance the experience of taking Regional Rail to Ardmore or transferring from the many nearby bus routes.”
Ardmore is one of the most heavily-traveled stations on the Paoli/Thorndale Line, which has the highest Regional Rail ridership with an average of more than 14,000 weekday passenger trips.
In addition to the accessibility enhancements, other improvements include the new inbound station building; outbound shelters; passenger amenities; new lighting, signage, and landscaping; and stormwater management.
“The new Ardmore Station is another example of what we can deliver with capital dollars,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “This major investment in station accessibility highlights the critical infrastructure work that is needed to maintain and modernize the system and improve the experience for our customers.”
“The Shapiro Administration knows that this station is just one example of public transit’s importance to Pennsylvanians and our local economies, allowing workers to get where they need to go so they can provide for their families,” said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll. “I am pleased that Commonwealth investments helped to make this project possible, because funding for projects like this – not just the funding that keeps operations going – is critical to safety, accessibility, and meeting riders’ needs.”
Service continued during construction, which began in 2019. The work was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which later led to supply chain issues that impacted the arrival of materials. Crews could only work at night so trains could still operate during the day.
The total cost of the project was $60.6 million, including design, support, and construction. The station was last rebuilt in 1957 to replace the original, 1870s-era building.
“Every investment we make in public transit is a vital investment in each of our neighbors who depend on it, and the new Ardmore Station proves just how impactful these initiatives can be,” said Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery). “Ardmore runs on SEPTA, and I have been proud to support this essential project over the years. I look forward to seeing the new station running and improving the lives of the thousands of workers, students, seniors, and tourists who board our trains and buses every day.”
“Public transit is about connecting people to each other, their communities, and to opportunity,” said Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Jamila H. Winder. “The new Ardmore Station reflects that spirit of connection, through regional partners working together to serve the community.”
“This is the station Ardmore deserves, and it is absolutely worth the wait,” said Montgomery County Commissioner Neil K. Makhija. “This station is central to Ardmore’s vitality, supporting local businesses and welcoming visitors. Now it is easier than ever to enjoy everything Ardmore has to offer with this new, fully accessible station.”
“Projects like Ardmore underscore what can be achieved when agencies work together with a shared commitment to putting customers first,” said Amtrak Assistant Vice President of Infrastructure Access & Investment Tom Moritz. “Amtrak is proud to continue serving the Ardmore community alongside SEPTA, and we look forward to welcoming customers to this renewed and expanded station aboard the Keystone Service.”
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