SEPTA Trolley Route 13 To Operate Shuttle Buses Due To Weekend Construction

April 10, 2008

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTA Route 13 trolleys will operate with shuttle buses on a portion of the line Saturday (April 12) through 5 a.m. Monday (April 14) from 58th Street & Chester Avenue to the Yeadon Loop (Chester and Callahan Avenues) due to a necessary track and paving renewal project.

Normal Route 13 trolley service will operate between Center City and 58th Street & Chester Avenue. Riders traveling from Darby can also use SEPTA Route 11 trolley service into Center City.

The construction project will replace 25-year-old rail, switches, and renew the crossing at Kingsessing Avenue & the Mt. Moriah Loop (near Cemetery Avenue) with new continuous welded rail encased in an insulated rubber boot for a quieter, safer, smoother ride for trolley service and automobiles.

Customers will not be charged to transfer to/from trolleys and buses at 58th Street & Chester Avenue.

For additional information call SEPTA Customer Service at (215) 580-7800.