DeKalb Street station

For the station formerly known as DeKalb Street, see Norristown Transportation Center.

DeKalb St
General information
Location	Ford Street near DeKalb Street Bridgeport, Pennsylvania,
Coordinates	40°05′56″N75°21′07″W / 40.0989°N 75.3520°W / 40.0989; -75.3520
Owned by	SEPTA
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	SEPTA Suburban Bus : 99
Construction
Parking	Yes
History
Opened	c. 1912
Electrified	Third rail
Previous names	King Manor (–2010)
Services
Preceding station SEPTA Metro Following station Bridgeport toward Norristown Transit Center Hughes Park toward 69th Street Transit Center
Former services Preceding station Lehigh Valley Transit Company Following station Bridgeport toward Allentown Liberty Bell High Speed Line Until 1951 Hughes Park toward 69th Street
Location

DeKalb Street station, formerly known as King Manor station, is a SEPTA Metro rapid transit station in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. It serves the M and is located on Ford Street near DeKalb Street (U.S. Route 202), although SEPTA gives the address as Ford Street and Crooked Lane. All trains stop at DeKalb Street. The station lies 12.3 track miles (19.8 km) from 69th Street Terminal.

Originally named DeKalb Street station upon opening, ^[1] the name was changed to King Manor.^{[ when? ]} SEPTA reverted to the station name on September 5, 2010. ^[2] The platform reflects the new name while the street sign retains the King Manor name.

Street signage for Dekalb Street Station — July 2014

References

1. The Commercial and Financial Chronicle. Vol. 102. William B. Dana Company. 1916.
2. "Select Station Names To Change On Route 101 and 102 Trolleys/Norristown High Speed Line". SEPTA. July 30, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2022.

External links

• SEPTA – DeKalb Street station
• DeKalb Street entrance from Google Maps Street View