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Attention: Paoli/Thorndale Riders (R5)

Track Work
Service Alterations Phase 2
August 2007 - November 2007

This is a joint Amtrak, PennDot, SEPTA project
New schedules went into effect on Sunday, August 12, 2007, and Amtrak work moves to Track #4 (outbound) between Paoli and Overbrook Stations to install concrete ties and continuous welded rail beginning Monday, August 13th.

Inbound Service — Weekday, Peak

  • With the completion of Phase 1 work, peak hour service will operate at or close to the pre-construction schedules. Please check the August 12, 2007 timetable for details
 

Outbound Service — Weekday, Peak

  • Trains will arrive on Track #3 (outbound) between Bryn Mawr and Paoli Stations beginning August 12th and continuing through mid-October. Customers will be directed to use the designated walk-in platforms to board and exit the trains
  • Beginning mid-October and continuing through the end of the project trains will arrive on Track #3 (outbound) between Overbrook and Bryn Mawr Stations
  • Train #9559, leaving Market East Station at 5:03 p.m,. will become the Great Valley Flyer service to Thorndale. Train #7565, leaving Suburban Station at 5:41 p.m., will become a Limited train to Thorndale
  • Some train departure times will change and travel times will increase as shown below

    Departing Station
    from Center City

    May 6th Schedule

    August 12th Schedule

    Arrive

    Market East (#9547) 4:03 p.m. 4:03 p.m. 5:19 p.m. - Thorndale
    Market East (#4551) 4:22 p.m. 4:22 p.m. 5:23 p.m. - Malvern
    Market East (#5553)* 4:39 p.m. 4:39 p.m. 5:56 p.m. - Thorndale
    Market East (#9555) 4:42 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:18 p.m. - Bryn Mawr
    Market East (#4557) 4:54 p.m. --   --
    Market East (#9559) 5:03 p.m. 5:03 p.m. 6:07 p.m. - Thorndale
    Market East (#5561)* 5:09 a.m. 5:06 p.m. 6:08 p.m. - Paoli
    Market East (#9563) -- 5:09 p.m. 5:43 p.m. - Bryn Mawr
    Suburban (#7565) 5:41 p.m. 5:41 p.m. 6:51 p.m. - Thorndale
    Market East (#567) 5:39 p.m. 5:39 p.m. 6:36 p.m. - Malvern
    Market East (#4569) 5:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:19 p.m. - Bryn Mawr
    Market East (#5571)* 6:01 p.m. 6:04 p.m. 7:25 p.m. - Thorndale
    Market East (#573) 6:07 p.m. 6:07 p.m. 7:06 p.m. - Malvern
    * Please note train number change
  • Departure/arrival times and station destinations will also be adjusted for some evening trains. Please check the August 12, 2007 schedule for details.
 

Inbound Service — Midday/Weekday

  • Off-peak service frequency will decrease to 60 minutes

    Departing Station
    to Center City

    May 6th
    Schedule
    August 12th Schedule

    Arrive
    Suburban

    Thorndale (#9546)   9:14 a.m.     9:10 a.m.   10:20 a.m.  
    Malvern (#9548)* -- 10:00 a.m.   10:50 a.m.  
    Thorndale (#9550) 10:14 a.m.   10:43 a.m.   11:50 a.m.  
    Thorndale (#9554) 11:14 a.m.   11:40 a.m.   12:50 p.m.  
    Thorndale (#9558) -- 1:00 p.m.     1:50 p.m.  
    Malvern (#9562)   1:34 p.m. -- --
    Malvern (#9566)   2:25 p.m. -- --
    Malvern (#566) --   2:30 p.m.     3:20 p.m.  
    Thorndale (#568)   2:35 p.m. -- --
    Malvern (#568) --   2:57 p.m.     3:50 p.m.  
    * Please note train number change
  • Customers from Paoli/Thorndale traveling towards Lansdale/Doylestown will need to transfer in Center City for connecting train service. 
Bus Schedule Adjustments
Effective August 13, 2007

In coordination with the adjusted train schedule, bus schedules will be adjusted for Routes 201, 204, 205, and 206. See Schedules

Outbound Service — Midday/Weekday

  • Off-peak service frequency will decrease to 60 minutes

    To Paoli/Thorndale

    May 6th
    Schedule

    August 12th Schedule

    Service Change
    Midday-Weekday

    Suburban (#513) 8:12 a.m.   8:12 a.m.   Ends at Malvern
    Suburban (#9515)* 8:45 a.m.   8:59 a.m.   Extended to Thorndale
    Suburban (#4517)* 9:15 a.m.   9:25 a.m.   Ends at Malvern
    Suburban (#4519)* 9:45 a.m.   9:57 a.m.   Extended to Thorndale
    Suburban (#9521) 10:15 a.m.   10:25 a.m.   Ends at Malvern
    Suburban (#4525)* 11:15 a.m.   11:38 a.m.   Extended to Thorndale
    Suburban (#4529)* 12:15 p.m.   12:41 p.m.   Ends at Malvern
    Suburban (#4533)* 1:09 p.m.   1:38 p.m.   Extended to Thorndale
    Suburban (#4537)* 2:15 p.m.   2:38 p.m.   Ends at Malvern
    Suburban (#9541) 3:15 p.m.   3:00 p.m.   Extended to Thorndale
    Suburban (#9543) 3:50 p.m.   3:45 p.m.   Ends at Malvern

    * Please note train number change
 

Inbound/Outbound Service — Weekend

  • Inbound train service will depart earlier and outbound trains will depart later than the current schedule times to accommodate track work on the Lansdale/Doylestown side of the line.  Please check the schedule for details.

For further information please call 215-580-7800 or check the Travel Advisory for updates.
For complete information about Amtrak service please go to their website www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).

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