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{{Short description|Rail transit network around Philadelphia}}
{{Infobox public transit
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| name = SEPTA Metro
| image = SEPTA Metro text.svg
| imagesize = 300px
| alt = SEPTA Metro logo
| image2 = {{multiple image
| image1 = MarketFrankfordLineTrain.jpg
| alt1   = Elevated train on line L
| image2 = SEPTA Broad Street Subway car at Race-Vine.jpg
| alt2   = Subway train on line B
| image3 = SEPTA N-5.jpg
| alt3   = Interurban train on line M
| image4 = SEPTA9001.jpg
| alt4   = Subway–Surface trolley on train T4 (T line)
| image5 = Rt 102 at Sharon Hill.JPG
| alt5   = Suburban trolley on line D
| image6 = Route 15 PCC.jpg 
| alt6   = Streetcar on line G
| perrow = 2
| total_width = 300
| footer = Clockwise from top left:<br/>Trains on the L, B, T, G, D, and M.
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| owner = [[SEPTA]]
| headquarters = 1234 [[Market Street (Philadelphia)|Market Street]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], U.S.
| area served = [[Philadelphia]], [[Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Delaware]], and [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery Counties]], Pennsylvania
| locale = [[Delaware Valley]]
| transit_type = {{ubl
|[[Rapid transit]] (L, B)
|[[Tram|Trolley]] (G, D)
|[[Semi-metro|Subway–surface]] trolley (T)
|[[Medium-capacity rail system|Light metro]] (M)}}
| lines = 6
| stations = 
| website = {{URL|https://wwww.septa.org/metro/}}
| host = {{Unbulleted list
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   | [[Philadelphia|City of Philadelphia]]
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| system_length = {{convert|78|mi|km|abbr=on}}
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| daily_ridership = 232,092 ({{abbr|FY|Fiscal year}} 2023){{efn|Average weekday ridership|name=fn1}}<ref name="ridership">{{cite web | title=Route Operating Statistics | url=https://public.tableau.com/shared/D9P89XMFT | accessdate=September 15, 2024}}</ref>
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'''SEPTA Metro''' is an [[urban rail transit]] network in and around [[Philadelphia]], Pennsylvania, United States, operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ([[SEPTA]]). The network includes two [[rapid transit]] lines, a [[Medium-capacity rail system|light metro]] line, a surface-running [[tram|trolley]] line, and a [[semi-metro|subway–surface]] trolley line, totaling {{convert|78|mi|km}}{{efn|Network mileage is calculated from one-way route mileage listed under "LRV" [{{convert|41|mi|km}}], "NHSL" [{{convert|13|mi|km}}], "MFSE" {{convert|13|mi|km}}, and "BSS" [{{convert|11|mi|km}}]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://planning.septa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Operating-Facts-FY2019.pdf|title=SEPTA Operating Facts: Fiscal Year 2019|page=5|date=2019|publisher=[[SEPTA]]|access-date=July 15, 2024|archive-date=May 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240504052314/https://planning.septa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Operating-Facts-FY2019.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>|name=fn2}} of rail service.

Although some of Philadelphia's transit lines date to the 19th century and the SEPTA agency began operations in 1965, the transit network itself had no formal name until 2024, when it was named "SEPTA Metro" as part of an effort to make the system [[Wayfinding (urban or indoor)|easier to navigate]]. The effort is also replacing each line's name with a single letter, plus a number to denote various service patterns. After a two-year transition that will replace signage throughout the system, the [[Market–Frankford Line]], [[Broad Street Line]], [[SEPTA subway–surface trolley lines|subway–surface trolley lines]], [[SEPTA Route 15|Route 15]] trolley, [[Media–Sharon Hill Line]], and [[Norristown High Speed Line]] will be referred to as the L, B, T, G, D, and M, respectively.

==History==

In September 2021, SEPTA officials proposed to rebrand its rail transit services to make the system easier to navigate. The lines included the [[Market–Frankford Line]], [[Broad Street Line]], [[SEPTA subway–surface trolley lines|subway–surface trolley lines]], [[Norristown High Speed Line]], [[SEPTA Route 15|Route 15]] trolley, and [[Media–Sharon Hill Line]] .<ref name="Chang 2021 r268">{{cite web |last=Chang |first=David |date=September 7, 2021 |title=The SEPTA Metro? L Lines and B Lines? SEPTA Proposes New Signage and Name Changes |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/transportation-and-transit/l-lines-and-b-lines-septa-proposes-new-signage-and-name-changes/2950566/ |access-date=December 22, 2023 |website=NBC10 Philadelphia |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222161537/https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/transportation-and-transit/l-lines-and-b-lines-septa-proposes-new-signage-and-name-changes/2950566/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="CBS News 2021 r617">{{cite web |date=September 9, 2021 |title=SEPTA Proposing Series Of Changes Aimed To Make System Easier For Riders, Including Name Change To 'Metro' |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-proposing-series-of-changes-aimed-to-make-system-easier-for-riders/ |access-date=December 22, 2023 |website=CBS News |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222161536/https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-proposing-series-of-changes-aimed-to-make-system-easier-for-riders/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Under this proposal, new maps, station signage, and line designations would be created. Under the proposed nomenclature, trunk lines would receive a letter and a color, with services having a numeric suffix and service name, to make wayfinding easier.<ref name="Saunders 2023 t179">{{cite web |last=Saunders |first=Brian A. |date=November 14, 2023 |title=SEPTA to update transit lines with simpler, more consistent signage |url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/septa-metro-wayfinding-system-updated-signs-language-2024/ |access-date=December 22, 2023 |website=PhillyVoice}}</ref> Services on the current Market–Frankford Line, for instance, would be called the "L Lines" and colored blue, with local service becoming the "L1 Market–Frankford Local". 

Services along the current Broad Street Line would become the "B Lines" and colored orange, with local service becoming the "B1 Broad Street Local".<ref name="Wayfinding Recommendations">{{Cite web |title=Wayfinding Recommendations |url=https://planning.septa.org/projects/wayfinding-master-plan/recommendations/ |access-date=September 7, 2021 |publisher=SEPTA |archive-date=September 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907141259/https://planning.septa.org/projects/wayfinding-master-plan/recommendations/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The express service would become the "B2 Broad Street Express", the special service would become the "B2 Express Sports Special", and spur service would become the "B3 Broad–Ridge Express". Services along the current subway–surface, Norristown High-Speed Line, Route 15 trolley, and Routes 101 and 102 suburban trolley trunk would become the "T Lines", "M Lines", "G Lines", and "D Lines" respectively.<ref name="Wayfinding Recommendations"/> SEPTA budgeted $40 million to June 2023 for the rebranding.<ref name="Fitzgerald 2021 y842">{{cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Thomas |date=September 7, 2021 |title=SEPTA proposes renaming its city rail lines to help everyone get around |url=https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/septa-signs-directions-rail-transit-el-metro-20210907.html |access-date=December 22, 2023 |website=Philadelphia Inquirer |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222161536/https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/septa-signs-directions-rail-transit-el-metro-20210907.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In March 2022, SEPTA revised the SEPTA Metro proposal based on community feedback collected during September and October 2021. Under the amended proposal, each lettered service will be known as "Line" rather than "Lines". Special service along the Broad Street Line would become part of the "B2 Broad Street Express", with service being differentiated by their end terminals. Real-time information will be presented at stations on screens.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Design Concept Feedback |url=https://planning.septa.org/design-concept-feedback/ |access-date=March 15, 2022 |website=planning.septa.org |archive-date=March 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319161500/https://planning.septa.org/design-concept-feedback/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Stations with shared names would be renamed to avoid confusion.<ref name="Saunders 2023 t179" /> SEPTA upgraded its website in late 2023,<ref name="6abc Philadelphia 2023 x027">{{cite web |date=December 7, 2023 |title=Philadelphia's transit agency launches revamped website ahead of transition to 'SEPTA Metro' |url=https://6abc.com/septa-website-philadelphia-real-time/14150685/ |access-date=December 22, 2023 |website=6abc Philadelphia}}</ref><ref name="Lynch 2023 b746">{{cite web |last=Lynch |first=Cherise |date=December 6, 2023 |title=SEPTA set to launch new user-friendly website |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/transportation-and-transit/septa-set-to-launch-new-user-friendly-website/3714705/ |access-date=December 22, 2023 |website=NBC10 Philadelphia}}</ref> before the planned rollout of SEPTA Metro in 2024.<ref name="Lutz 2023 p519">{{cite web |last=Lutz |first=Chandler |date=November 14, 2023 |title=SEPTA Metro aims to make Philadelphia's public transportation system easier to use |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-metro-philadelphia-public-transportation-system/ |access-date=December 22, 2023 |website=CBS News |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222161537/https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-metro-philadelphia-public-transportation-system/ |url-status=live }}</ref> SEPTA also upgraded their app to reflect the changes in late 2024.<ref>https://wwww.septa.org/news/easier-faster-simpler-septa-launches-updated-mobile-app/</ref>

The first updated signs were installed at [[Drexel Station at 30th Street]] in February 2024.<ref name="Fitzgerald 2024 e579">{{cite web | last=Fitzgerald | first=Thomas | title=SEPTA's first signs of 'Metro' rebranding have arrived | website=The Philadelphia Inquirer | date=February 14, 2024 | url=https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/drexel-station-30th-street-septa-signs-metro-20240214.html | access-date=February 20, 2024 | archive-date=February 20, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220145451/https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/drexel-station-30th-street-septa-signs-metro-20240214.html | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Wyoming station (SEPTA)| Wyoming Station]] on the [[Broad Street Line|B1]] was the second to recive updated signs on January 4, 2025.<ref>https://x.com/SEPTAPHILLY/status/1875527606222848269</ref>

==Lines==

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ SEPTA Metro lines
! scope=col rowspan=2 | Line name
! scope=col rowspan=2 | Type
! scope=col rowspan=2 | Service patterns
! scope=col colspan=2 | Terminal stations
! scope=col rowspan=2 | Avg. weekday<br/>ridership ({{abbr|FY|Fiscal year}} 2023)<ref name=Tableau>{{Cite web|url=https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/septa.data.group/viz/shared/JDY69WXX6|title=Route Operating Statistics: Fiscal Year 2023|access-date=June 3, 2024|author=SEPTA Data Group|publisher=[[Tableau Software]]|archive-date=June 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603212600/https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/septa.data.group/viz/shared/JDY69WXX6|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope=col | South/West
! scope=col | North/East
|-
! scope="row" | {{ric|SEPTA Metro|L|size=30}} [[Market–Frankford Line]]
|[[Rapid transit]]
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|L1|size=20}} All Stops
|{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|69th Street}}
|{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Frankford}}
|107,651
|-
! rowspan="3" scope="row" | {{ric|SEPTA Metro|B|size=30}} [[Broad Street Line]]
| rowspan="3" | [[Rapid transit]]
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|B1|size=20}} Local  || {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|NRG}} || rowspan="3" | {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Fern Rock}}
| rowspan="3" |79,155
|-
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|B2|size=20}} Express || {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Walnut–Locust}}<br>{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|NRG}} (limited) 
|-
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|B3|size=20}} Spur  || {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|8th–Market}}
|-
! rowspan="5" scope="row" | {{ric|SEPTA Metro|T|size=30}} [[SEPTA subway–surface trolley lines|Subway–Surface Trolleys]]
| rowspan="5" | [[Semi-metro|Subway/<wbr/>surface]]
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|T1|size=20}} [[SEPTA Route 10|Route 10]]|| {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|63rd–Malvern / Overbrook}}|| rowspan="5" |{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|13th Street}}|| 5,396
|-
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|T2|size=20}} [[SEPTA Route 34|Route 34]] || {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|61st–Baltimore / Angora}} || 6,225
|-
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|T3|size=20}} [[SEPTA Route 13|Route 13]] || {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Yeadon}}<br>{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Darby}} (limited) || 6,503
|-
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|T4|size=20}} [[SEPTA Route 11|Route 11]] || {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Darby}} || 6,669
|-
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|T5|size=20}} [[SEPTA Route 36|Route 36]] || {{Stl|SEPTA Metro|80th Street–Eastwick}} || 7,101
|-
! scope="row" | {{ric|SEPTA Metro|G|size=30}} [[SEPTA Route 15|Route 15 Trolley]]
|[[Tram|Trolley]]
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|G1|size=20}} All Stops
|63rd–Girard
|{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Richmond–Westmoreland}}
|4,762
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" | {{ric|SEPTA Metro|D|size=30}} [[Media–Sharon Hill Line]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Tram|Trolley]]
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|D1|size=20}} Route 101
|{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Orange Street / Media}}
| rowspan="2" |{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|69th Street}}
|2,023
|-
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|D2|size=20}} Route 102
|{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Chester Pike / Sharon Hill}}
|2,097
|-
! scope="row" | {{ric|SEPTA Metro|M|size=30}} [[Norristown High Speed Line]]
|[[Medium-capacity rail system|Light metro]]
|{{ric|SEPTA Metro|M1|size=20}} Local
|{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|69th Street}}
|{{Stl|SEPTA Metro|Norristown}}
|4,510
|}

== References ==
===Notes===
{{notelist}}
=== Citations ===
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{official website|https://wwww.septa.org/metro/}}

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