DeKalb Street station

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DeKalb Street
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General information
LocationFord 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
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsAiga bus trans.svg SEPTA Suburban Bus : 99
Construction
ParkingYes
History
Openedc.1912
Electrified Third rail
Previous namesKing Manor (–2010)
Services
Preceding station SEPTA.svg SEPTA Following station
Bridgeport Norristown High Speed Line Hughes Park
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
Future services (2024)
Preceding station SEPTA Metro.svg SEPTA Metro Following station
Bridgeport SEPTA M1 icon.svg Hughes Park
Location
DeKalb Street station

DeKalb Street station, formerly known as King Manor station, is a SEPTA rapid transit station in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. It serves the Norristown High Speed Line (Route 100) 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 King Manor Sign.jpg
Street signage for Dekalb Street Station — July 2014

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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.