Broad Street Line, Subway line in Philadelphia, United States
The Broad Street Line extends 10 miles underground from Fern Rock Transportation Center in North Philadelphia to NRG Station in South Philadelphia.
The northern section of the Broad Street Line started operations on September 1, 1928, with additional stations opening gradually throughout subsequent years.
The subway line connects passengers to major sports venues, educational institutions, and entertainment centers across different Philadelphia neighborhoods.
The system operates from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM with trains running every 7 to 12 minutes during peak hours at a fare of $2 with SEPTA Key.
The Broad Street Line features separate local and express tracks, making it one of few transit systems outside New York City with this configuration.
Location: Pennsylvania
Official opening: September 1, 1928
Part of: SEPTA Metro
GPS coordinates: 39.90530,-75.17320
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
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