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PATCO's modernized Franklin Square Station reopens

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For more than four decades, PATCO trains rolled right through after passenger service was stopped in 1979, but no more, as the Franklin Square Station has opened.

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PATCO Franklin Square 'ghost station' reopens after 46 years

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- After being closed for decades, PATCO's Franklin Square Station reopened for service Thursday afternoon at 7th and Race Streets. Originally opened on June 7, 1936, the station underwent a major renovation in the 1970s, reopening for visitors during the United States Bicentennial celebration. The last passenger service was in 1979. Now, in 2025, the station is open in time for the Semiquincentennial celebration. Americ…

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Inquirer

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PATCO’s ghost station in Franklin Square welcomed its first train passengers in almost 50 years

The Inquirer talks to some of the first riders.

23 hours ago·Philadelphia, United States

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WTXF

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PATCO's modernized Franklin Square Station reopens

For more than four decades, PATCO trains rolled right through after passenger service was stopped in 1979, but no more, as the Franklin Square Station has opened.

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Raising the dead: PATCO Franklin Square ghost station reopens after 46 years

The train station beneath Franklin Square park has been closed since 1979. A $29.3 million renovation wakes it up to a new neighborhood.

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Long-closed Franklin Square PATCO station to reopen Thursday for 1st time since 1979

After four decades and a $29.3 million renovation, the Franklin Square PATCO Station will reopen to passengers on Thursday afternoon.

1 day ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Free Library job resources; PATCO Franklin Square reopens; East Mt. Airy safety concerns

Free Library wants to help federal workers hit by DOGE cuts Federal workers hit by DOGE cuts can now tap the Free Library of Philadelphia for help. A series of free workshops this month are open to those who have already been laid off, along with those facing potential job loss. Workshops held in South Philly received “resounding” positive feedback. The next four events will feature resume help, LinkedIn navigation resources and photographers wi…

1 day ago·Philadelphia, United States

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