Bus Service to Replace Trains: Norristown – Elm St to Norristown Transit Center, Aug. 15-23 

As part of the Bridgeport Viaduct rehabilitation project on the M, bus service replaces trains from Norristown – Elm St to Norristown Transit Center from August 15 – 23. Train service operates in both directions between Norristown Transit Center and Center City, with a bus connection at Norristown Transit Center. Bus service is provided at Norristown Transit Center to Norristown – Elm St.

Schedule Information

To avoid delays during your commute, see suggestions for alternative Manayunk/Norristown Line travel options or alternative Paoli/Thorndale Line travel options to/from Center City. 

Real-Time Information 

SEPTA riders can access real-time information about the shuttle bus during this service disruption. Bus information is available on a separate Manayunk/Norristown Shuttle Bus schedule page. These bus trips are not shown on the Manayunk/Norristown train schedule page. Riders can plan trips that use both the Manayunk/Norristown train and bus shuttle in combination using the SEPTA trip planner

Weekend Inbound (towards Center City) Bus Service 

On August 15-16 and August 22-23, shuttle buses depart Norristown – Elm St 9 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled train times. Trains depart 5 minutes after bus arrival at Norristown Transit Center. Passengers should add approximately 10 to 15 minutes to their travel time.

Weekend Outbound (towards Norristown – Elm St) Bus Service 

The connecting shuttle bus departs 5 minutes after train arrival at Norristown Transit Center to Main St. and Norristown – Elm St stations. Passengers should add approximately 10 to 15 minutes to their travel time.

Weekday Inbound (towards Center City) Bus Service 

On August 17-21, shuttle buses depart Norristown – Elm St 11 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled train times. Trains depart 7 minutes after bus arrival at Norristown Transit Center. Passengers should add approximately 15 to 20 minutes to their travel time.

Weekday Outbound (towards Norristown – Elm St) Bus Service 

The connecting shuttle bus departs 5 minutes after train arrival at Norristown Transit Center to Main St. and Norristown – Elm St stations. Passengers should add approximately 10 to 15 minutes to their travel time.

Customer service (215-580-7800) is open Monday thru Friday 7 am – 7 pm and Saturday & Sunday from 8 am – 5 pm to answer questions and provide assistance.