Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, USA (America)

Date of opening [d.m.y]	04.03.1907
Network length	62 km (38.53 mi)
Number of stations	66 (62*)
Number of lines	3
Stations per line	22.00
Avg. station distance*	1.00 km (0.62 mi)
Avg. line length	20.67 km (12.84 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
World Metro List by J. Serradell, 1/2008.

System known as	SEPTA, PATCO
Annual ridership	Unknown
Track orientation	Right
Air-conditioned trains	Yes
Walk-through trains	No
Rubber-tyred trains	No
Driverless lines	No
Platform screen doors	No
Metro Features List

Departure Procedure and Sounds

On the Broad Street Line, the trains have two chimes at the same tone "[dong-dong]" and a two-tone chime before any announcements. The Market-Frankford Line has automated announcements that go something like this: "This is a 69th Street train making all stops. This is a Frankford train making A stops. A stops only! [same for B] Doors opening! Doors closing!"

Metros to Beaches

Atlantic Ocean: The Atlantic City Line runs from Philadelphia (30th Street Station) to Atlantic City. The trip takes about 90 minutes.

Photo Tours

Philadelphia photo tour

Useful Links for Philadelphia SEPTA, PATCO

Search (Google) (will most likely bring up Philadelphia SEPTA, PATCO's official website)
System maps (Google Images)
City map (Google Maps) (might show metro stations when zoomed in)
Images (Google Images)
Search urbanrail.net
Wikipedia page
Philadelphia city information (Wikipedia)

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