SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line. Service to the new station, located at 39 Station Ave, began on March 23. The station was rebuilt as part of SEPTA’s Station Accessibility Program, making it fully ADA accessible with new elevators, ramps, and high-level platforms.

Ardmore is one of the most heavily-traveled stations on the Paoli/Thorndale Line, which has the highest Regional Rail ridership with an average of more than 14,000 weekday passenger trips.

In addition to the accessibility enhancements, other improvements include the new inbound station building; outbound shelters; passenger amenities; new lighting, signage, and landscaping; and stormwater management.

Service continued during construction, which began in 2019. The work was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which later led to supply chain issues that impacted the arrival of materials. Crews could only work at night so trains could still operate during the day.

The total cost of the project was $60.6 million, including design, support, and construction. The station was last rebuilt in 1957 to replace the original, 1870s-era building.

-via Press Release