A short trip on the PATCO Speedline (featuring an unexpected stop)

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@davidpayne3628 10 күн бұрын

I first rode PATCO back in 1973, when it was known as the Lindenwold High Speed Line. The train cars were practically brand new (about 5 years old at the time) and light years ahead of the Broad Street Line, whose cars wouldn't be replaced until 1983. My ten year-old self was so excited when we came above ground and crossed the Ben Franklin Bridge. It was like we were headed to another planet!!

@29downtheline 10 күн бұрын

That’s really cool! The views from the bridge are definitely amazing!

@ryanstevens2722 Ай бұрын

Now retired but I rode PATCO beginning in 1975. Franklin Square was open from the late 1970s to 1980 when the station closed for lack of riders. If you went upstairs you can see there is nothing there but busy highways and a park. The Metro Hospital closed decades ago. PATCO is 95% commuters from NJ to Phila CC.

@29downtheline Ай бұрын

@@ryanstevens2722 Cool that you got to see the system in its earlier years! I’m hoping the area above ground there sees some revitalization with the reopening of the station!

@amyhogarten5038 Ай бұрын

Fun fact: you can use PATCO to get from the west side of Center City to east side REALLY FAST for the same cost of the SEPTA bus which takes 3 times as long, and is usually packed during rush hour.

@29downtheline Ай бұрын

@@amyhogarten5038 Good to know! I’m impressed by how fast it runs through Center City, despite stopping every few blocks!

@gojeda Ай бұрын

Philly and it's cute baby transit system. ❤

@29downtheline Ай бұрын

It might be small, but PATCO is definitely a nice system. More Philly transit videos coming soon!

@user-pb8yh8bu6r Ай бұрын

PATCO is great because it runs all night. No worry about missing the last one. Most times of day it comes often enough that I don’t bother lost a schedule. There’s an app for late at night, I’ll get a drink at Tabu Lounge on 12the Street rather than wait in the station. This is a great way to leave your car in the suburbs and avoid city parking. Transfer at 15th Street station to the Septa orange line south for stadiums.

@29downtheline Ай бұрын

@@user-pb8yh8bu6r 24/7 service is a great feature! It’s a pretty easy system to use!

@user-pb8yh8bu6r Ай бұрын

@@29downtheline Agreed! Too many train lines poop out too early. Makes it tough if you want to use it to go to a party, a concert, or anything else that keeps you out later than 9 PM.

@29downtheline Ай бұрын

@@user-pb8yh8bu6r Funny you mention that. When I came back home from this Philly day trip, our train got to Washington later at night (but still before midnight) so I remember checking to see what time the last Metro trains were! We got an outbound train early enough but we passed the last inbound train of the night!

@Dc4000Wmata 12 күн бұрын

Bro literally played the DC chime lol

@29downtheline 12 күн бұрын

Naturally!

@bettyconfettii Ай бұрын

Explore all of the stops in NJ please 🎉

@29downtheline Ай бұрын

I’ll have to make another trip up, but I’d love to! (Thankfully, train tickets aren’t too expensive). Ferry Ave is on my list of stations to visit next time, as is that Tim Horton’s right next to Lindenwold! We couldn’t spend a ton of time on any one line since we had about 10 hours to cram in as much Philadelphia-area transit as possible! (There’s quite a bit we still missed). I definitely want to ride all of the Speedline someday!