You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. It will be ADA accessible. The code of . Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. ET. Connelly noted the parking garage will hopefully take some pressure off other stations along the line that attract end-of-the-line parking. Wawa is thrilled to partner with SEPTA to relaunch the Media/Wawa Line and provide our friends and neighbors a convenient way to travel from Wawa, Pennsylvania, to Center City Philadelphia and all stops in between, said Wawa President and CEO Chris Gheysens. The original station was built by the West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad and later served the Pennsylvania Railroad's West Chester Branch, which finally became SEPTA's R3 line (later renamed to the "Media/Elwyn Line"). New Wawa SEPTA station welcomes first riders and trains The project included replacement of the railroad bridge over U.S. Route 1, the construction of a new traffic intersection and access road connecting U.S. Route 1 to Wawa Station, improvements to the grade crossing at Lenni Road, and the replacement of the rail bridge over Lungren Road. Connelly said SEPTA is working to bring riders back to the system following the pandemic. It will become the final stop on the Media/Elwyn Line, which will now be known as the Media/Wawa line. According to SEPTA officials, the officer was on patrol when he noticed a man violating the mass transit company's code of conduct on a Market-Frankford train at 34th Street Station. This line was built by the P&BC between 1855 and 1868, and originally connected with the Columbia & Port Deposit Railroad in Maryland. It is located about three miles west of the Elwyn station stop. Wednesday's announcement represents a major milestone for SEPTA's multi-year project that aims to restore more than 3.5 miles of the Regional Rail service west of Elwyn, to the new Wawa Station. Linking Media, Wallingford, Swarthmore, Morton, and Wawa to Temple University via Clifton Heights, Lansdowne, University City, and Center City. SEPTA cuts the ribbon on the new regional rail Wawa Station Wawa is paying $5.4 million to have the station name for the next 10 years . Some concrete foundations remained, as did the concrete curb for the platform edge, and the pedestrian tunnel under the track. SEPTA and Wawa have reached an agreement to open a new station in Middletown Township on Aug. 21. PhillyVoice Staff, A full rundown of SEPTA schedule adjustments can be viewed, Eagles fans can ride SEPTA's Broad Street Line for free after home games this season, PATCO reduces rush hour service in effort to decrease wear and tear on train equipment, SEPTA to expand west with new Wawa Station in Middletown Township, Delco, SEPTA to close 10 subway stations for upcoming weekend cleanings, General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour due to salmonella contamination, 'Breaking Bad' stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul appear on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' set, NFL rumors: Eagles-Giants is the 'leader' to be first Black Friday game, Breast cancer screenings for Black women should begin earlier, study finds, Bryce Harper could return to Phillies' lineup on Tuesday. As with the other agreements, this collaboration will further SEPTAs commitment to generating new sources of revenue, which is critical to ensure the Authority can continue to recover from the pandemic. New SEPTA station has new name under $5.4 million deal Here's what the Wawa "Hoagie" train looks like. . We cannot wait to celebrate its return and look forward to being a part of new history through this new station.. Wawa Station is across from the chain's dairy distribution center and adjacent to its Delaware County headquarters, has been Penn Medicine Station since 2020, South Philly diners website is hacked, sends visitors to fundraiser for Trumps presidential campaign, A short history of (the many) recent environmental mishaps along the Delaware River, Will a Brita filter remove the chemicals threatening Philly water? Construction on the Elwyn to Wawa Service Restoration Project began in 2018, following earlier slope stabilization and substation work, and is nearing substantial completion. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. All rights reserved. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs. PHILADELPHIA (May 1, 2023) - SEPTA is advancing the goals laid out in SEPTA Forward, the Authority's strategic plan.An update on the Authority's progress has been published in a new annual report posted on SEPTA's website.. Wawa Station, 1490 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, Fare Zone 3 Elwyn Station, 149 Elwyn Road, Media, Fare Zone 3 Media Station, 309 Media Station Road, Media, Fare Zone 3 Moylan-Rose Valley Station, 4 Manchester Road, Media, Fare Zone 3 Email tips@billypenn.com. Trains will move with technicians making sure the signal system activates properly. Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor. Route L Location Change Eff. Pennsylvania residents say lives are being ruined by new train station MIDDLETOWN TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- SEPTA has announced its newest Regional Rail station will be called the Wawa Station. The restoration of SEPTA service from Elwyn to the new Wawa Station will give Middletown Township a second train station for our vibrant Township and provides an additional access to transportation for residents who live in, the business community who works in, and those who visit Middletown Township, said Middletown Township Council Chair Mark Kirchgasser. Service on the newly-minted Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line starts on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. The original station was built by the West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad and later served the Pennsylvania Railroad's West Chester Branch, which finally became SEPTA's R3 line . SEPTA announces delay to start of service on Wawa extension