Radnor station (Norristown High Speed Line)

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Radnor
SEPTA.svg
Radnor R100 Reconstruction.jpg
SEPTA redesigns the Radnor R100 stop with more lighting, new platforms supported by cement (previously brick), and new shelters
General information
LocationNear Station Drive & King of Prussia Road
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°02′31″N75°21′13″W / 40.0420°N 75.3537°W / 40.0420; -75.3537
Owned by SEPTA
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsAiga bus trans.svg SEPTA Suburban Bus : 106
Construction
ParkingYes
History
Electrified Third rail
Services
Preceding station SEPTA.svg SEPTA Following station
County Line Norristown High Speed Line Villanova
Former services
Preceding station Lehigh Valley Transit Company Following station
County Line
toward Allentown
Liberty Bell High Speed Line
Until 1951
Villanova
toward 69th Street
Preceding station Philadelphia and Western Railroad Following station
Ithan
toward Strafford
Strafford Branch
Until 1956
Villanova
toward 69th Street
Future services (2024)
Preceding station SEPTA Metro.svg SEPTA Metro Following station
County Line SEPTA M1 icon.svg Villanova South

Radnor station (soon to be known as Radnor South station [1] ) is a SEPTA rapid transit station in Radnor, Pennsylvania. It is in Radnor Township. [2]

It serves the Norristown High Speed Line (Route 100) and is located on King of Prussia Road. All trains stop at Radnor. The station is located near the Paoli/Thorndale Line Radnor station, and is close to Radnor High School and Archbishop John Carroll High School. Trains running northwest of this station cross under the Keystone Corridor (Philadelphia to Harrisburg Main Line) that carries the Paoli/Thorndale Line as well as Amtrak's Pennsylvanian and Keystone Service trains. The station lies 7.9 track miles (12.7 km) from 69th Street Terminal. The station has off-street parking available.

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References

  1. "SEPTA Metro Network Map" (PDF). September 19, 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  2. "Township Map". Radnor Township . Retrieved 2019-09-01.