Navigating New YearS Eve & Day with SEPTA: Your Complete Guide
Planning your New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in Philadelphia? SEPTA is ready to help you ring in the new year safely and efficiently. Here’s a detailed look at the adjusted schedules and service changes to ensure your travels are smooth.
Regional Rail adjustments for New Year’s Eve
Several Regional Rail lines will operate with modifications on New Year’s Eve to accommodate celebrations. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:
* Lansdale/Doylestown Line will be running.
* Manayunk/Norristown Line will be running.
* Media/Wawa Line will be running.
* Paoli/Thorndale Line will operate to Malvern Station only.
* Trenton Line will be running.
* warminster Line will be running.
* West trenton Line will be running.
* Wilmington/Newark Line will operate to Marcus Hook Station only.
you can find specific train times for each Regional Rail line for New Year’s Eve here. Remember to consult the regular schedules for earlier trains, fare zone information, and accessibility details.
Subway & Bus Service on New Year’s Eve
SEPTA’s subway lines will maintain a weekday schedule throughout New Year’s Eve.Trains on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford Lines will run before and after the fireworks display at Penn’s Landing,offering late-night service.
Select bus routes will operate on a modified weekday schedule, which you can review here. All other bus routes will run on weekday levels, excluding school trips.
Be aware of potential detours. Starting at 8:15 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, the following bus routes will be detoured due to Mummers Parade preparations on 15th Street between JFK Boulevard and Chestnut Street: 4, 16, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 48, 62, 124, 125, B1 Owl and L1 Owl.
Celebrating at the Waterfront Fireworks?
Planning to enjoy the Visit PA New Year’s eve Fireworks on the Delaware River? Two shows are scheduled – one at 6 p.m. and another at midnight. To avoid traffic congestion,SEPTA recommends taking the Market-frankford Line to 2nd Street Station or utilizing bus Routes 5,12,17,21,25,33,or 42.
New Year’s day Service: A Sunday Schedule
On New Year’s Day, you can rely on a consistent schedule. Regional Rail, Metro, and bus services will all operate on a Sunday schedule. However,please note that Bus route 204 will not be in service on New Year’s Day.
Staying Informed
For the most up-to-date information regarding SEPTA’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day schedules, please visit here.
We hope this guide helps you navigate your new Year’s celebrations with ease. Enjoy the festivities and have a safe and happy New Year!
