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Released: 11/21/2023
PATCO New Schedule Starts Saturday, 11/25
PATCO shifts to a new schedule on 11/25
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Released: 10/30/2023
PATCO to Keep Current Schedule During Annual Leaf Season
Some trains could experience minor delays during leaf-clearing work
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Released: 10/2/2023
Crisis Canines Ride on PATCO Train as Part of Training Program
Crisis canines take a ride on a PATCO train as part of their training for future deployments.
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Released: 8/28/2023
PATCO to Increase Train Service Starting September 2
More trains will operate upon completion of a $6 million rail replacement project
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Released: 8/2/2023
New PATCO Schedule Starts Saturday, August 5
A new PATCO schedule will go into effect on Saturday, August 5.
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Released: 6/30/2023
New PATCO Schedule Starts Saturday, July 8
Starting Saturday, July 8, PATCO will adjust its train departure times as it embarks on an 8-week rail replacement project.
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Released: 3/21/2023
PATCO New Schedule Starts Saturday, 3/25
A new PATCO schedule starts on Saturday, March 25.
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Released: 3/6/2023
Franklin Square Reopening Project Honored With Infrastructure Award
The PATCO Franklin Square Station Reopening Project was named a "2023 New Jersey's Leading Capital Construction Project."
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Released: 3/1/2023
⚠️Special Schedule in Effect for Wednesday, 3/1 as the result of Priority Track Work
A priority track work schedule is in effect for Wednesday, March 1.
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Released: 12/14/2022
Jojo the Utahraptor and Dinosaur Trainer Safari Sarah surprise transit riders
as they travel from Haddonfield, NJ to Jurassic Quest
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Released: 12/6/2022
PATCO New Schedule Starts Saturday, 12/10
A new weekday and weekend schedule starts on Saturday, December 10.
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Released: 11/2/2022
PATCO Launches Unlimited Weekend Ride Pass
New $18 monthly pass offers passengers unlimited travel between Friday and Sunday Nights
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Released: 10/24/2022
PATCO Leaf Season Schedule Returns Monday, 10/31
PATCO will shift to its annual "leaf season" schedule beginning on Monday, October 31, 2022.
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Released: 10/19/2022
Specialized Canines Take Ride on PATCO Train
In addition to their ride on a PATCO train, the dogs also visited several tourist attractions in Philadelphia, including Independence Hall and the historic Liberty Bell.
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Released: 8/11/2022
New Weekday Schedule Starts Monday, August 15
Trains will operate every 8 minutes during AM and PM rush hours
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Released: 8/10/2022
PATCO Interlocking Upgrade Named Top Rail Project For 2022
Project faced challenges in logistical approach to completing, all while maintaining 24/7 rail service.
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Released: 6/22/2022
Special Schedule in Effect for June 22 & 23 due to Priority Track Work
A priority track work schedule is required due to an interlocking taken out of service.
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Released: 6/9/2022
Ashland Station was closed earlier today due to flooding
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Released: 4/21/2022
唐人街社区会议 PATCO 富兰克林广场站 重新开放最新情况
2022 年 4 月 26 日星期二
下午 5:30 – 下午 6:30
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Released: 4/19/2022
Following guidance from TSA, face masks are now optional while riding PATCO.
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Released: 4/13/2022
CHINATOWN COMMUNITY MEETING PATCO FRANKLIN SQUARE STATION RE-OPENING
Join Zoom Meeting
TUESDAY APRIL 26, 2022
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Released: 3/30/2022
INSIDE PATCO:
Why all the track work schedules?
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Released: 1/6/2022
Snow Schedule in effect for Friday, January 7
With the impending snowstorm, PATCO will operate a snow schedule starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022.
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Released: 12/14/2021
DRPA Officers, PATCO Riders Join Forces For Annual Toy Drive
FOP Lodge 30 of Pennsylvania and New Jersey hosts annual toy drive.
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Released: 12/9/2021
Elevator Inaccessible At Lindenwold Station, 12/10-12/14
Elevator out of service from 7 a.m. on 12/10 until 7 a.m. on 12/14.
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Released: 12/2/2021
PATCO Pilots Countdown Clocks for Train Arrivals
Commuting experience enhanced with platform signs displaying next train arrival information
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Released: 11/30/2021
New Schedule Starts Saturday, December 4
PATCO shifts to a new schedule following the end of leaf season
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Released: 11/12/2021
35 Years of Giving: PATCO’s Holiday Toy Drive is Here Again
A chance to put a smile on a child's face this holiday season.
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Released: 11/2/2021
Seeing Eye Puppies in Training Take First Train Ride on PATCO
Seeing eye puppies in training took their first ever train ride as they traveled on PATCO on Saturday, October 30.
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Released: 11/1/2021
INSIDE PATCO: Leaves on the Line
It’s mid-autumn and slippery rail season has arrived at PATCO. It’s the time of year when the colorful falling foliage has the potential to delay trains in the northeast.
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Released: 10/8/2021
PATCO Concourse Lighting For The Month Of October
As part of community stewardship with regional non-profits, PATCO is pleased to provide special lighting in the station concourses for the following occasions and non-profit organizations for the month of October:
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Released: 10/1/2021
Leaf Season Schedule Returns Saturday, October 9
PATCO makes slight schedule adjustments to maintain on-time performance during the fall season
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Released: 9/16/2021
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Released: 8/31/2021
New Weekday Schedule Starts Monday, September 6
The new schedule adds additional trains during AM and PM rush hours
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Released: 8/13/2021
PATCO Increases Police Presence in City of Philadelphia Transit Concourse
Safety and security on PATCO remain of paramount importance
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Released: 7/29/2021
Elevator Inaccessible At Lindenwold Station, 8/2-8/9
Elevator and handicap ramp inaccessible at Lindenwold Station from 8/2-8/9 as the result of flooring work.
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Released: 7/22/2021
PATCO/DRPA Engineer Nicole Ochroch Named to Progressive Railroading Rising Stars of 2021 List
Authority Associate Engineer is one of 25 professionals in North America who are making a positive impact on the rail industry.
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Released: 5/27/2021
New Schedule Starts Saturday, June 5
Slight adjustments are made to weekday evening departure times
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Released: 5/5/2021
12/13TH & LOCUST ST. STATION IS CLOSED TODAY, WEDNESDAY, 5/5
Please use 9/10th & Locust as an alternate.
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Released: 4/21/2021
PATCO riders may not see cleaning crews, but they definitely can see the results of their daily efforts
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Released: 4/19/2021
In this particular case, practice makes paw-fect!
PATCO was proud to host several seeing eye puppy trainees as they took their first ever train ride on Saturday, April 17.
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Released: 3/23/2021
New Schedule Starts Monday, March 29
Slight adjustments are made to weekday evening departure times
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Released: 2/24/2021
Face Masks, Hand Sanitizer To Be Handed Out During Mask Force Event at PATCO Station
PATCO is joining forces with regional transportation partners to hand out face masks, hand sanitizer and touchless tools.
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Released: 2/1/2021
Mask Up! Protect The PATCO Community
CDC mandate requires facial coverings to be worn while on public transportation.
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Released: 1/31/2021
Snow Schedule in effect for Monday, February 1
All trains will operate at reduced speeds adding additional travel time.
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Released: 1/26/2021
New PATCO Schedule Starts Saturday, January 30
Schedule accommodates passengers making River Line connections
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Released: 12/1/2020
New Schedule Starts Saturday, December 5
PATCO shifts to a new schedule following the end of leaf season
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Released: 10/6/2020
Leaf Season Schedule Returns Saturday, October 10
PATCO makes slight schedule adjustments to maintain on-time performance during the fall season
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Released: 10/1/2020
Elevator Construction at 12th/13th & Locust Station Begins on Street Level
Southwest corner of 13th & Locust will be closed off, replaced by new elevator
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Released: 9/9/2020
PATCO Takes COVID-19 Pledge Aimed At Safety For Riders, Employees
Joins more than 200 transit agencies across the U.S. in safety pledge to riders, employees
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Released: 9/8/2020
PATCO Reopens Four Stations, Increases Service
Increased Service to Promote Social Distancing
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Released: 8/18/2020
PATCO Elevator Installation Project Moving Along
Once completed, project will make all 13 PATCO stations fully accessible to individuals with disabilities and those using wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles.
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Released: 8/5/2020
DRPA/PATCO Unveil Plans for Unprecedented 22-Megawatt SunPower Solar Energy Project
50,000 solar panels; $12 million projected electricity cost savings over 20 years
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Released: 7/14/2020
Face Coverings Required for PATCO Riders
Riders were previously expected to wear, it’s now a requirement to ride
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Released: 6/24/2020
PATCO Weekday Service Increases Again to Keep Pace with Increasing Ridership Demand
Trains will operate every 10 minutes during weekday rush hours starting June 29
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Released: 6/16/2020
PATCO Sounds the Horn in a Tribute to Transportation Workers
Trains will give two, one-second horn blasts at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 to honor transit workers for their dedicated service
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Released: 6/4/2020
PATCO Weekday Service Increases to Keep Pace with Increasing Ridership Demand
Trains will operate every 15 minutes on weekdays starting June 8
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Released: 5/20/2020
PATCO Sounds the Horn in a Tribute to Transportation Workers
Trains will give two, one-second horn blasts at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 to honor transit workers for their dedicated service
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Released: 4/15/2020
PATCO To Sound The Horn To Honor, Salute Transportation Workers
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Released: 4/14/2020
PATCO Concourses Light Up Blue To Salute Healthcare And Essential Workers
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Released: 4/7/2020
Show Off Your PATCO Pride With Zoom Virtual Background
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Released: 3/26/2020
PATCO Announces Temporary Station Closures and Additional Schedule Modifications
The changes support slowing spread of COVID-19, protect PATCO riders
& employees and are necessary to sustain the continuity of services
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Released: 3/16/2020
PATCO Announces Schedule Modifications
Schedule modifications support slowing spread of COVID-19,protect PATCO riders & employees and ensure continuity of services
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Released: 3/6/2020
COVID-19 Information and Preventative Measures
The health & safety of our customers & employees is our highest priority. We're closely monitoring COVID-19 developments.
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Released: 2/27/2020
Panicked Rider Saved By Swift Actions of PATCO Customer Service Team
PATCO rider extremely grateful after being reunited with wallet left on train.
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Released: 2/27/2020
Ride PATCO to the Philadelphia Flower Show
Free parking at New Jersey stations and convenient train schedules makes PATCO an ideal way for attendees to get to the show from South Jersey.
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Released: 2/24/2020
Safety Enhancement Installed at PATCO Station After Request from Rider
Flashing crosswalk signs installed at Westmont Station after concerned rider reached out to PATCO on social media.
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Released: 2/21/2020
PATCO Receives Award for Elevator Installation Project
Agency recognized for making all 13 PATCO Stations fully accessible
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Released: 12/27/2019
Ring in the New Year with free PATCO rides
Free fares will begin at 8 p.m. on December 31 and run through 4 a.m. on January 1.
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Released: 12/4/2019
December 4 Morning Rush Hour Information
Information regarding service delays that occurred on Wednesday, 12/4.
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Released: 12/2/2019
To complete the final phases of work on the Haddonfield Elevator project, the escalator and west side stairway will closed from Tuesday, December 3 to Friday, December 6. We recommend customers who require an escalator consider using Woodcrest or Westmont Stations during this time.
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Released: 11/14/2019
Ride the Silver Sleigh with Santa on Saturday, December 7
Make taking the train ride part of the family holiday fun!
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Released: 11/11/2019
PATCO to Operate on an Emergency Schedule Today, Monday, 11/11
PATCO will operate an emergency schedule today, Monday, November 11, due to a track defect found.
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Released: 11/1/2019
PATCO Celebrates 50 Years of Service With Customer Appreciation Events
Customer giveaways, prize wheel to highlight monthly customer appreciation festivities
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Released: 10/22/2019
Ashland Station to Close Sunday Morning, October 27
Emergency preparedness exercise requires station closure from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Released: 10/16/2019
PATCO Receives Ceremonial Liberty Bell in Recognition of 50 Years of Public Transit Service
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney commemorated PATCO’s Golden Anniversary
during Customer Appreciation Event at 15/16th & Locust Street Station
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Released: 9/13/2019
Eastbound Trains To Run At Slower Speeds Due To Track Work
Lindenwold-bound trains to operate at slower speeds during evening rush due to track work
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Released: 9/4/2019
PATCO Service Interruption Scheduled for Sunday, September 8 between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Planned work requires shuttle buses to replace train service between
Ferry Avenue and Broadway Stations
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Released: 8/16/2019
Young Child Found Unresponsive in Lindenwold Parking Lot
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Released: 7/22/2019
FULL SERVICE HAS BEEN RESTORED
✅Trains are running on or close to normal schedule
✅Lindenwold & Ashland Stations are open
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Released: 7/9/2019
New Schedule Starts Saturday, July 13
✅ Owl service, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. WB & 3 p.m.-11:59 p.m. EB/WB departures remain the same
✅ Sunday times remain the same
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Released: 6/27/2019
Teamwork Leads to Retrieval of Phone Dropped in Precarious Location
Customer service on full display in reuniting owner with lost cell phone
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Released: 6/20/2019
SERVICE SUSPENDED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE
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Released: 6/20/2019
ALL STATIONS ARE OPEN. NORMAL SCHEDULE IN EFFECT.
As of 5 p.m., PATCO has resumed service to all stations. At 6 p.m., PATCO will resume its regular weekday schedule. Trains are running on or close to schedule at this time.
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Released: 6/18/2019
Special Schedule during Evening Rush Hours Tuesday, 6/18
Due to a disabled train at 8th/Market, trains will single-track and operate every 11 minutes both EB & WB. Additional EB trains will originate from 8th & Market.
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Released: 5/13/2019
PATCO to Cancel Recently Announced New Owl Service
Agency to create a special task force to further study safety and security during the owl hours
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Released: 5/8/2019
PATCO to Postpone Recently Announced New Owl Service
Agency to further analyze rider and community feedback
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Released: 5/1/2019
DRPA, PATCO Participate in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
The DRPA and PATCO were proud to participate in the annual "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" on April 25, 2019.
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Released: 4/26/2019
PATCO Marks Completion of Collingswood Station Elevator
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, PATCO held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the first of eight new elevators.
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Released: 4/8/2019
PATCO Marks End of Transit Car Overhaul Project
Last pair of refurbished train cars placed into service
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Released: 3/28/2019
New Weekday Schedule Starts Monday, 4/15
New schedule adds additional trains during AM hours
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Released: 3/3/2019
Normal Schedule in effect for Monday, March 4
PATCO will operate on the normal weekday schedule tomorrow, Monday, 3/4/19.
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Released: 2/13/2019
New Weekday Schedule Starts Monday, 2/18
New schedule adds additional trains during AM and PM rush hours
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Released: 2/13/2019
PATCO Celebrates 50 Years of Service
PATCO's Golden Anniversary
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Released: 2/11/2019
Riders To Enjoy Flashback Fares for PATCO
PATCO to celebrate 50th Anniversary by offering “Flashback Fares” from 1969 during morning rush hours of Friday, 2/15
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Released: 2/7/2019
February 5 and 6 Morning Rush Hour Information
Information regarding service disruption on 2/5/19 and 2/6/19
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Released: 1/31/2019
DRPA Kicks Off Youth Exploration Program at Camden School
Program gives students opportunity to participate in STEAM-focused activities led by DRPA experts
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Released: 1/30/2019
Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance In Sexual Assault
Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance In Sexual Assault
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Released: 1/24/2019
PATCO Paper Tickets Celebrate 50 Years of Service
Unique paper tickets loaded into machines as PATCO celebrates its 50th year of service
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Released: 1/16/2019
Girl Scouts To Sell Cookies At Select PATCO Stations
Riders will have the opportunity to purchase Girl Scout Cookies at several NJ PATCO train stations
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Released: 1/10/2019
New Travel Text Alerts for PATCO Riders and DRPA Motorists
Current subscribers required to re-register in order to receive the more reliable delivery of alerts
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Released: 1/9/2019
PATCO Reminds Riders to Look Up. Speak Up.
Employees handout microfiber cleaning cloths as part of an on-going transit security campaign
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Released: 12/16/2018
Santa Reminds PATCO Train Riders About Safety, Courtesy This Holiday Season
A familiar voice will be reminding PATCO riders to stay on the nice list when it comes to transit safety and courtesy this holiday season.
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Released: 12/14/2018
Free PATCO Rides on New Year’s Eve
Heineken USA sponsors the rides as a safe and convenient travel option to ring in 2019
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Released: 12/7/2018
Thousands Get Into Holiday Spirit On Santa
Riders of all ages share wish lists with Santa on annual holiday train ride
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Released: 12/4/2018
New Weekday Schedule Starts Monday, December 10
PATCO shifts to a new schedule following the end of leaf season
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Released: 11/16/2018
PATCO Employees to Conduct Important Brief Survey
Participation vital in success of 2-minute survey
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Released: 10/16/2018
PATCO Service Suspended at All Locust Street Stations
Beginning at 2 p.m. today, PATCO will operate between 8th & Market and Lindenwold only during the evening rush hours while SEPTA completes emergency repairs
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Released: 10/16/2018
All stations have been reopened.
During the PM rush hour, trains will be departing from 15/16th & Locust St. Station approximately every 5-6 minutes.
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Released: 10/9/2018
PATCO Shifts to New Schedule for Leaf Season on 10/13
An enhanced, revised rail schedule to ensure reliable performance during the annual “leaf season.”
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Released: 9/24/2018
The FREEDOM SHARE Card, which is an additional type of FREEDOM Card for customers who wish to use it at SEPTA Key Card readers, is now available.
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Released: 9/13/2018
Back to School Supply Drive a Huge Success
Inaugural event provides local students with essential items for class
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Released: 9/13/2018
Important Notice for Credit/Debit Customers -- Cash only transactions Friday, 9/14 - Monday, 9/17
Scheduled upgrades and system enhancements to the FREEDOM Fare System will result in an outage of credit and debit systems from Friday evening, September 14 until Monday, September 17
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Released: 8/30/2018
Important Notice for Credit/Debit Customers -- Cash only transactions over Labor Day Weekend
Scheduled upgrades and system enhancements to the FREEDOM Fare System will result in an outage of credit and debit systems from Saturday afternoon, September 1st until Tuesday, September 4th
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Released: 8/15/2018
PATCO FREEDOM & SEPTA KEY INFORMATION
Sales of SEPTA transfers end September 30. An alternate type of FREEDOM Card will be available.
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Released: 8/6/2018
Special Schedule for Monday, 8/6
15/16th & Locust has reopened. Special schedule remains in effect with trains running to all stations. Local trains only, no express trains.
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Released: 7/24/2018
PATCO FREEDOM & SEPTA KEY Information
SEPTA Transfers end August 31. An alternate type of FREEDOM Card will be available in August.
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Released: 7/12/2018
PATCO Station Enhancements Public Outreach
Join us during the week of July 16th
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Released: 5/23/2018
PATCO Announces FREEDOM Fare System Upgrades
Scheduled upgrades and system enhancements will result in an outage of debit and credit systems from Thursday, May 24th – Tuesday, May 29th
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Released: 4/3/2018
PATCO Service Information for the Villanova Championship Parade & Phillies Opening Day
PATCO will operate it's regular weekday schedule on Thursday, April 5.
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Released: 3/20/2018
Snow Schedule in effect for Wednesday, March 21
With the impending snow storm, PATCO will begin running a snow schedule starting at midnight tonight.
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Released: 3/6/2018
PATCO Releases Snow Emergency Schedule for Wednesday, March 7
With the pending snow storm, PATCO will begin running our snow schedule starting at midnight tonight and will run until 2pm tomorrow (3/7).
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Released: 2/7/2018
PATCO TO SUSPEND TICKET SALES AT 7PM
Individuals who have purchased Advance Tickets and FREEDOM Card Holders are strongly encouraged to arrive early tomorrow
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Released: 2/7/2018
PATCO SELLS OUT OF TICKETS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8th
Due to extremely strong sales of advance tickets, PATCO has announced that tickets for travel on the high-speed line on Thursday, February 8th, have SOLD OUT. Tickets will NOT BE SOLD in stations on Thursday.
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Released: 2/1/2018
PATCO TO OFFER FREE RIDES DURING FRIDAY MORNING RUSH HOUR
Commuters traveling on the rail line between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. will travel for free
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Released: 1/31/2018
PATCO Service Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018
PATCO Service Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018
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Released: 1/30/2018
PATCO Service Schedule for Wednesday, January 31, 2018
PATCO Service Schedule for Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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Released: 1/29/2018
PATCO ISSUES STATEMENT ON SERVICE DISRUPTION
John T. Hanson, CEO of the DRPA and President of PATCO, issued a statement on PATCO service disruptions on Monday, January 29
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Released: 1/29/2018
PATCO Service Schedule for Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Updated PATCO service schedule for Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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Released: 1/19/2018
PATCO to Offer Special Expanded Schedule for Weekend Events
Additional service will accommodate travelers to the Women's March 2018 and Eagles NFC Championship Game
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Released: 1/3/2018
Due to the pending snow storm, PATCO will operate a snow schedule starting at midnight on Thursday, January 4.
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Released: 12/19/2017
PATCO Announces Free Rides for New Year’s Eve into Early New Year’s Day
Free PATCO fares beginning at 8 p.m., on December 31, 2017 running through 4 a.m., on January 1, 2018.
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Released: 12/14/2017
New Schedule Starts Saturday, December 16
New Schedule Starts Saturday, December 16
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Released: 11/15/2017
DRPA to Stage Public Safety Drill at 15th/16th Street PATCO Station
DRPA Public Safety and Homeland Security Departments will partner with Philadelphia Fire and Police Departments
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Released: 10/19/2017
PATCO Shifts to Leaf Season Schedule
New weekday schedule starts Monday, October 23.
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Released: 8/15/2017
PATCO New Weekday Schedule starts Monday, August 21
The new schedule mostly affects weekday eastbound departures with 1 to 3-minute time adjustments
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Released: 7/19/2017
Multimillion dollar project will make all PATCO stations fully accessible
PATCO is moving forward with the planned installation of eight new elevators in six stations over the next four years. Upon completion, all 13 PATCO stations will be fully accessible.
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Released: 7/13/2017
July 13 Morning Rush Hour Information
Information regarding service delays that occurred on Thursday, 7/13.
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Released: 7/1/2017
DRPA and PATCO Seek Pennsylvania Members for Citizen Advisory Committee
The committee is an important part of the Authority’s evaluations and decision making
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Released: 6/8/2017
16th & Locust Street NW Corridor Closed
Area indefinitely while City of Philadelphia inspects, makes repairs
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Released: 6/8/2017
16th & Locust Street NW Corridor Temporarily Reopens
Area temporarily reopens
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Released: 4/28/2017
PATCO Implements New Horn Policy for Trains Approaching Stations
New policy includes safety concerns and rider requests for less horn sounds
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Released: 4/19/2017
PATCO New Weekday Schedule starts Monday, April 24
Adjustments and additions to rush hour departures to maximize service to our riders
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Released: 4/19/2017
Important Notice for Credit/Debit Customers
Cash only transactions on Thursday, 4/20 from 7-9 p.m.
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Released: 3/29/2017
Important Notice for Credit/Debit Customers -- Cash only transactions on Saturday, 4/1
Important information regarding credit/debit system on Saturday, April 1, 2017.
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Released: 3/7/2017
Take PATCO to the Philadelphia Flower Show
Free parking at New Jersey stations and convenient train schedules makes PATCO an ideal way for attendees to get to the show from South Jersey.
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Released: 2/9/2017
Snow Schedule for Thursday, 2/9 from 5 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
PATCO will continue with a snow schedule for the remainder of Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017
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Released: 2/8/2017
Snow Schedule for Thursday, 2/9 from 5 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
PATCO will operate a snow schedule starting at 5 a.m. on Thursday, February 9.
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Released: 1/23/2017
New Schedule starts Saturday, January 28
Adjustments to rush hour schedules to maximize service to our riders
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Released: 1/17/2017
Our #1 Goal: Provide Safe, Convenient and Timely Service
A statement regarding recent service from PATCO's General Manager
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Released: 1/17/2017
January 17 Morning Rush Hour Information
Information regarding service delays that occurred on Tuesday, 1/17.
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Released: 1/12/2017
January 12 Morning Rush Hour Incident Information
Information regarding the service delays that occurred on Thursday, 1/12.
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Released: 1/9/2017
PATCO will operate a snow schedule on Monday, January 9
The modified schedule is a result of the weekend's weather and cold temperatures
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Released: 1/9/2017
January 9 City Hall Station Train Incident Information
Information regarding service delays that occurred on Monday, 1/9.
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Released: 12/29/2016
Free PATCO Fares for New Year’s Eve into Early New Year’s Day
Free PATCO fares beginning at 8 p.m., on December 31, 2016 running through 4 a.m., on January 1, 2017.
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Released: 11/9/2016
City Hall Station to close Sunday, November 13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The station will be temporarily closed due to maintenance work on Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
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Released: 7/22/2016
DRPA and PATCO Prepare for Democratic National Convention
The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) today announced travel reminders and schedule changes for motorists and passengers during the Democratic National Convention (DNC)
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Released: 6/27/2016
$14 million track improvement project will preserve structural integrity while
ensuring safety of passengers
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Released: 6/2/2016
PATCO Increases Service for 92.5 XTU’s Anniversary Show
Concert goers heading to the Camden Waterfront will find additional trains,
staff in key stations and extended customer service hours on social media.
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Released: 3/31/2016
New PATCO schedule begins Saturday, April 9
More trains, less wait for Saturday riders
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Released: 3/3/2016
Take PATCO to the Philadelphia Flower Show
Free parking at New Jersey stations and convenient train schedules makes PATCO an ideal way for attendees to get to the show from South Jersey.
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Released: 12/30/2015
PATCO Schedule Returns to Traditional Service Levels Effective January 2nd
Near completion of 18 month Track Rehab Project Eliminates Need for Schedule Disruptions
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Released: 12/4/2015
PATCO and Comcast Announce Free Xfinity WiFi Service at PATCO Stations
Expansion of Xfinity WiFi Hotspots to PATCO Stations Allows Commuters to Check Email, Catch Up On News and Events, Post Social Updates, Play Games and More
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Released: 12/4/2015
PATCO makes ticket purchases more convenient
Station vending machines now accept credit/debit card payments for paper tickets
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Released: 12/3/2015
Ride PATCO to a fun-filled day in the city
Ride PATCO to a fun-filled day in the city
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Released: 12/2/2015
PATCO 18 month Track Rehab Project in Final Stage
New Schedule allows for project completion by end of 2015
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Released: 11/12/2015
Leaf Season Has Arrived - Leaves can delay commuter trains
Anyone who has ever raked a yard knows that autumn leaves exact a cost for their beauty. That’s also true at PATCO and other railroads, where fallen leaves can delay commuter trains.
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Released: 9/23/2015
DRPA and PATCO Prepare for Papal Visit
Ben Franklin Bridge and PATCO Train line ready to welcome WMOF Pilgrims
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Released: 9/10/2015
Reminder: Deadline for Online Sales of PATCO Papal Visit FREEDOM Cards is September 11th
Cards will remain available for walk-up purchase at select PATCO Stations
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Released: 9/9/2015
Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO Release Prohibited Items List for Papal Visit
Officials from the Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO release the list of items that will be prohibited on the Ben Franklin Bridge and in the PATCO system during the weekend of the Papal Visit.
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Released: 8/31/2015
New PATCO schedules begin Saturday, September 5th
Final stages of 18 month track rehabilitation project restore Monday – Thursday morning schedule
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Released: 7/9/2015
July 8th Rush Hour Incident Information
The July 8th rush hour incident involving one of PATCO’s refurbished cars was the result of a pinched electrical wire in the console of the train operator’s cab.
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Released: 6/30/2015
New PATCO Schedule Begins Sunday, July 5, 2015 for Upcoming Continuous Track Outage
Beginning Sunday, July 5, PATCO will operate on a new schedule to accommodate work on the PATCO tracks on the north side of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
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Released: 6/29/2015
Special holiday schedule for July 2-4
PATCO will operate on special schedules on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 2, 3 and 4, because of the Independence Day holiday.
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Released: 5/28/2015
First Refurbished Train Cars Re-Enter Service
Congressmen Robert A. Brady and Donald W. Norcross and NJ State Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney join in marking the occasion...
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Released: 5/13/2015
PATCO is honoring Amtrak & NJTRANSIT AC Line tickets
Passengers who show these tickets will be allowed passage on our line.
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Released: 4/27/2015
Ben Franklin Bridge Track Rehabilitation Project Update
Proceeding on-time and on-budget. Timetable remains in place through early July.
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Released: 4/27/2015
PATCO to participate in Safety Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 29
Local regional transit agencies partner to raise rail safety awareness
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Released: 4/1/2015
PATCO Supports National Transportation Infrastructure Day
DRPA and PATCO are partnering with SEPTA and 40 other community and business groups as well as transportation advocates at a rally in Philadelphia for National Transportation Infrastructure Day, Thursday, April 9. The rally will focus on the need to renew America’s public transportation infrastructure. Read more...
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Released: 3/18/2015
Philadelphia’s Ryan N. Boyer Elected Chairman of Delaware River Port Authority
Five additional appointees of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf join 16-member board. Read more...
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Released: 3/10/2015
DRPA and PATCO Seek Members for Citizen Advisory Committee
The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) is looking for members. CAC is seeking residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania to fill currently vacant seats...
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Released: 2/20/2015
Ride PATCO to the Philadelphia Flower Show!
Trains will run every 15 minutes on weekends during the show. Read more...
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Released: 2/10/2015
Meet DRPA CEO John Hanson and PATCO GM John Rink on Tuesday, February 10
DRPA CEO John Hanson and PATCO General Manager John Rink will be meeting passengers and handing out schedules on Feb. 10. Read more...
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Released: 2/5/2015
New PATCO schedules begin Thursday, February 12
Next stage of track rehabilitation project revises Thursday-Friday schedule. Read more...
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Released: 1/26/2015
PATCO is ready for approaching storm
PATCO expects to continue running trains between Pennsylvania and New Jersey on snow schedules through the end of Tuesday (1/27). Read more...
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Released: 1/26/2015
New DRPA/PATCO Chairman DePasquale Offers Support to Snow Removal Crews
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Released: 1/23/2015
PATCO is ready for winter weather conditions this weekend.
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Released: 1/21/2015
Clarity of mission for the DRPA/PATCO
"As stewards of public assets, we provide for the safe and efficient operation of transportation services and facilities in a manner that creates value for the public we serve." Read more...
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Released: 1/8/2015
PATCO plans to offer Comcast XFINITY® WiFi at all stations by Summer 2015
On January 7, the Operations and Maintenance Committee of PATCO’s Board endorsed a proposal from Comcast to provide Xfinity WiFi coverage in all 13 PATCO stations in Philadelphia and New Jersey. The Committee’s endorsement means that the proposal will be considered by the full Board at its January 21 meeting.
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Released: 12/1/2014
Santa's Silver Sleigh is Saturday, December 6
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Released: 11/25/2014
New Benjamin Franklin Bridge track construction schedule begins Thursday, Dec. 4
Beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, PATCO trains will be operating on a revised schedule...
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Released: 11/19/2014
Getting back on track on November 11
Many PATCO riders experienced minor delays getting to and from their destinations on Tuesday, November 11 during their afternoon and evening commutes. PATCO would like to share details about the unexpected and rare situation with you.
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Released: 10/21/2014
Both PATCO Tracks Back in Service Across Ben Franklin Bridge
New Schedule Begins on Wednesday... Rush-hour Traffic Lanes Reopen...
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Released: 9/12/2014
Adjusted Schedule Takes Effect on Monday, September 15th
PATCO Finds Ways to Ease Congestion During Track Outage...
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Released: 8/18/2014
New Schedule Begins Friday 8/22
More Trains, Fewer and Shorter Gaps During Second Continuous Track Outage...
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Released: 7/29/2014
New Schedule Effective 8/1 - PATCO South Track Outage Ends
PATCO South Track Outage Ends. Improved Schedule Previews in August...
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Released: 7/23/2014
DRPA/PATCO Seeks Citizens Advisory Committee Members
The Delaware River Port Authority is seeking community-minded volunteers to serve on its Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)...
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Released: 7/16/2014
Overview of Estimating PATCO Service Delays
Some of our customers have expressed interest in how we estimate delays in PATCO service...
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Released: 6/20/2014
We’ve received many comments about the temperature of the train cars...
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Released: 5/29/2014
New PATCO Schedule - Effective Fri., 5/30
Continuous 24/7 Ben Franklin Bridge Track Outage Begins
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Released: 4/28/2014
DRPA/PATCO Leaders Invite Public to Three Town Hall Meetings in May
Town Halls to Feature Presentations and Open Dialogue about Ben Franklin Bridge Track Project.
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Released: 4/28/2014
PATCO Extended Construction Schedule to Begin on May 2
Friday Trains to Run on Construction Schedule during Morning and Evening Rush Hours
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Released: 4/14/2014
PATCO Begins $2.6 Million Project to Improve Parking Lots At Collingswood and Ferry Avenue Stations
Construction crews will begin work on a seven-month, $2.6 million project to improve parking lots at PATCO’s Collingswood and Ferry Avenue stations.
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Released: 4/9/2014
A Statement Regarding PATCO Police Call Boxes and Security Cameras
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Released: 4/7/2014
"Ride PATCO” Website Goes Mobile
LINDENWOLD, N.J. – PATCO today rolled out a new website – www.ridepatco.org/m -- designed specifically for use with smartphones and other handheld digital devices.
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Released: 3/17/2014
Revised Bridge Track Construction Schedule - Effective Fri., 3/21
PATCO Revises Bridge Track Construction Schedule Evening Rush Hour Affected on Friday; No Rush Hours Affected on Monday
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Released: 1/30/2014
Meet DRPA Acting CEO John Hanson and PATCO GM John Rink tomorrow morning 1/31
DRPA Acting CEO John Hanson and PATCO General Manager John Rink
to hand passengers new train schedules and customer guides tomorrow morning, Jan. 31, from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. at Lindenwold Station.
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Released: 1/29/2014
Bridge Track Construction Information
PATCO has adopted a new train schedule for January, February and March. The new schedule allows construction crews to close one track over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from 11 a.m. on Friday until 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Released: 11/27/2013
PATCO’s Silver Sleigh with Santa Saturday, December 7
On Saturday, December 7, ride PATCO’s Silver Sleigh. Santa and his elves take off from Lindenwold at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and you can hop aboard his decorated train at any stop for a festive day in the city.
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Released: 7/3/2013
PATCO Launches $2 Million Project to Replace Subway Vents
Daytime access to affected Center City sidewalks will be restricted between July and December
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Released: 4/19/2013
New Elevator to Open Monday Morning at Ferry Ave. PATCO Station
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Released: 1/2/2013
Federal Cap on Tax Deferred Transit Benefits Increased to $240
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Released: 1/2/2013
PATCO Quiet Car to Become Permanent Jan 2 - Morning & Evening Rush Hours
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Released: 12/12/2012
DRPA Board of Commissioners Approves $257.7 Million Budget for 2013
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Released: 11/27/2012
Credit and Debit Card Use Temporarily Limited
Because of a software malfunction, credit and debit cards cannot be used to add value to PATCO FREEDOM cards, either at station vending machines or online.
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Released: 11/14/2012
PATCO’s Silver Sleigh with Santa Saturday, December 1
On Saturday, December 1, ride PATCO’s Silver Sleigh. Santa and his elves take off from Lindenwold at 10, 11:20 and 12:40, and you can hop aboard his decorated train at any stop for a fun-filled festive day in the city.
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Released: 10/30/2012
PATCO Resumes Service At 6 PM Tonight- October 30 - Will Run Modified Schedule On October 31
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Released: 10/16/2012
DRPA Seeks Four New Members of Citizens Advisory Committee
Three from Pennsylvania, one from New Jersey
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Released: 10/4/2012
PATCO to Conclude Open Payment, Contactless Card Pilot Program
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Released: 9/25/2012
A South Jersey couple hopes to journey through life together — on a trip that began when one of them hopped on the wrong train.
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Released: 9/19/2012
Important notice for 9/10th customers
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Released: 9/13/2012
PATCO Welcomes Red Bull Flugtag to the Camden Waterfront
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Released: 9/4/2012
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Released: 8/20/2012
PATCO Apologizes to Customers for Equipment Related Service Delays
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Released: 8/14/2012
PATCO Service - August 10, 17 and 20
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Released: 8/1/2012
Gov. Tom Corbett Steps Down from Board of Commissioners
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Released: 7/12/2012
PATCO Website Goes Online with a New, Easy-to-Read Look
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Released: 7/5/2012
Rutgers University-Camden to Advertise on PATCO Tickets in July
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Released: 6/27/2012
15th/Locust Elevator to Street Level Temporarily Out of Service
The City has informed us that the elevator from concourse to the southwest corner of 15th/Locust Street is being repaired.
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Released: 6/6/2012
ATTENTION RIDERS. Share your opinion. Take the Quiet Car survey.
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Released: 5/31/2012
New FREEDOM Card Service Office
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Released: 5/25/2012
Ashland Escalator is Temporarily Out of Service
Several of the escalator steps at Ashland Station were recently damaged.
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Released: 5/24/2012
9th/Locust Street Station Early Closures
On three Monday nights in June, the 9th/Locust Street Station will close at 9 PM.
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Released: 5/15/2012
PATCO Quiet Car Pilot Extended - Customer Survey Available Online
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Released: 5/11/2012
DRPA/PATCO Boards Meet On Wednesday May 16 At 5 PM In Philadephia
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Released: 4/23/2012
Westmont Escalator Temporarily Out of Service
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Released: 4/23/2012
DRPA/PATCO Seeks Two New Members of Citizens Advisory Committee
The DRPA Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is looking for one resident of Southeastern Pennsylvania and one resident of Southern New Jersey to fill two recently vacated seats.
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Released: 4/20/2012
1 Broadway Escalator Temporarily Out of Service
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Released: 11/3/2011
PATCO Conducts an Emergency Drill at Ashland Station Sunday, Nov. 6
The drill will require the closing of the Ashland Station between 6 a.m. and 12 noon. All other PATCO stations between Lindenwold, New Jersey and Philadelphia will be open.
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Released: 10/31/2011
Notice to 15/16th & Locust customers
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Released: 10/28/2011
Ashland Station will be closed Sunday morning, Nov. 6
PATCO will be conducting an emergency drill at Ashland Station on Sunday morning, November 6, 2011.
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Released: 10/14/2011
Escalator / Elevator Inspections - Mon, 10/17 - Thurs, 10/27
Annual inspection and testing of the elevators at 8th/Market will require that they be out of service all day on Thursday, October 27.
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Released: 10/13/2011
Attn: 15th/16th/Locust St Station Customers
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Released: 9/29/2011
DRPA AND PATCO Go Red For The Phillies
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Released: 9/28/2011
Attn: Customers Who Use Elevator to Street at 15th/Locust
The elevator from concourse to street level at 15th/Locust Street Station will be out of service for a few days.
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Released: 9/23/2011
Woodcrest Elevators will be Out Of Service on Tuesday, Sept. 27 - 11 AM - Noon
Between 11 a.m. and noon, both elevators at Woodcrest Station will be out of service.
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Released: 9/21/2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR WOODCREST CUSTOMERS
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Released: 9/20/2011
PATCO To Host Start/Finish Of Bike MS City To Shore Ride
An estimated 7,000 bicyclists are expected to take part in this weekend’s 31st Annual MS Bike Ride to the Shore benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For the past 22 years PATCO and the Delaware River Port Authority have hosted the start and finish of the two day ride from Cherry Hill to Ocean City, NJ, and back. Riders leave Saturday, September 24, at approximately 6:15 a.m. from the parking lot of PATCO’s Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill and return Sunday, September 25. Organizers hope to raise over $5 million this year.
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Released: 9/11/2011
Collingswood Escalator is Out of Service
Parts to repair the Collingswood escalator are on order. The maintenance contractor expects to be able to return this equipment to service in approximately one week.
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Released: 8/28/2011
PATCO Resumes Service By Noon Today August 28
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Released: 8/26/2011
15th/Locust Elevators Out of Service Thru 5 AM Tues, Aug. 30
As part of the concourse improvement project, the flooring immediately adjacent to the elevators at 15th/Locust Street Station will be replaced. This enhancement requires substantial time, including the need for materials to cure. To minimize the inconvenience to our customers, this work will be accomplished as quickly as possible.
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Released: 8/26/2011
Concourse Improvements Continue at 15th/16th/Locust St Station
The 16th West paid area, NW 16th hallway and NW 16th stairway will remain closed. The NE 16th and SE 16th stairs will be open.
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Released: 8/26/2011
Hurricane Irene Could Impact DRPA Bridges And PATCO
Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO officials are keeping a careful watch on the path of Hurricane Irene and the possible impact it could have on the region.
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Released: 8/26/2011
PATCO To Suspend Service Because Of Hurricane Irene
PATCO President, John J. Matheussen, has announced PATCO will be suspending service late Saturday night into early Sunday morning with the last train leaving Lindenwold at 11:30pm on Saturday, August 27, and the last train leaving 16th & Locust at 12:05am on Sunday, August 28.
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Released: 8/23/2011
All PATCO service suspended temporarily
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Released: 8/23/2011
PATCO has resumed normal service
Released: 8/18/2011
Collingswood Escalator is Out of Service
The escalator at Collingswood is temporarily out of service, awaiting a replacement part. Multiple soruces are being pursued to expedite procurement.
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Released: 8/11/2011
Elevators at 15th/Locust will be Out of Service Mon, 8/22 - 5 AM on Mon., 8/29/11
The PATCO elevator from platform level to concourse level as well as the City elevator from concourse to street level will be out of service from 6 a.m. on Monday, August 22 through 5 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011.
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Released: 8/10/2011
Be Part of the SNEAK PREVIEW of Wave & Pay
Wave & Pay is coming. Be one of the Sneak Previous pilots!
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Released: 8/8/2011
8th/Market Elevator (South) will be Out of Service Thursday, August 11
The elevator at the south end of 8th/Market Street Station will be out of service on Thursday, August 11, 2011.
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Released: 7/26/2011
Attn: 9th/Locust Street Station Customers - Update
9th/Locust Street Station will be closed at times to facilitate installation of new flooring as part of the Concourse Improvement Project.
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Released: 7/22/2011
Attn 16th/Locust Street Customers
Floor installation at 16th West will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 25.
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Released: 7/21/2011
Attn Customers who use 13th/Locust Street Station - Update
Please be advised the west side fare gates and escalator will be closed until approximately July 28, 2011 due to Concourse Improvements.
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Released: 7/18/2011
Specially Trained DRPA Police Unit To Conduct A Drill At Two Philadelphia PATCO Stations
On Thursday, July 21, from 6am to 9am at PATCO’s 12/13th and Locust Station and then again from 3pm to 6pm at PATCO’s 8th and Market Station, eight members of the DRPA Police Department’s Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response team (VIPR) will be conducting a practice operation using canines and other law enforcement tactics. PATCO riders will be informed of the drill in advance.
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Released: 7/14/2011
Collingswood Escalator is Temporarily Out of Service
The escalator at Collingswood Station is out of service.
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Released: 6/29/2011
Collingswood Escalator is Out of Service
Work to repair the transmission of the Collingswood escalator is under way. Currently the maintenance contractor is awaiting delivery of a part from abroad.
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Released: 6/23/2011
DRPA To Invest New Toll Revenues To Make Bridges, PATCO Safer For Region
The Delaware River Port Authority will use revenue from a toll increase that takes effect July 1 to repair and improve all four DRPA bridges and the PATCO Speed Line. The toll increase was approved by a previous Board in December of 2009 and will provide the needed revenue for $1 Billion dollars in planned capital improvements on critically needed repairs to roads, bridges and trains, making travel safer for the region's travelers while creating an estimated up to 30,000 private-sector jobs. According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), it is estimated that 30,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs are supported with every $1 Billion in construction spending.
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Released: 6/22/2011
Haddonfield Parking Improvements
Paving of Lot N1 at Haddonfield Station is under way.
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Released: 6/17/2011
Notice to FREEDOM Card customers
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Released: 6/17/2011
Components required to repair the transmission of the Collingswood escalator have arrived, and the process of installation and reassembly has begun. While this extensive repair is underway, any normally scheduled preventive maintenance will also be completed.
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Released: 6/15/2011
Important notice for 12/13th & Locust Customers
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Released: 6/10/2011
PATCO Begins Freedom Connected Program
The region’s first automated fare collection system, PATCO’s FREEDOM Card, is now even more convenient to use. Beginning Monday, June 13, FREEDOM Card holders can manage their transit budget at www.patcofreedomcard.org, and access PATCO’s FREEDOM Connected program allowing customers to load their FREEDOM Cards on line, sign up for an account and manage their cards.
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Released: 6/7/2011
Revised information on the Haddonfield paving project
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Released: 6/2/2011
Updated information on the Haddonfield paving project
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Released: 5/24/2011
Escalator at Collingswood Station is Out of Service
PATCO understands that escalators are important to our customers, and we sincerely regret the escalator outage at Collingswood Station.
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Released: 5/24/2011
Important notice for Haddonfield Customers
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Released: 5/18/2011
Collingswood Escalator is Out of Service
The escalator at Collingswood Station is out of service and requires extensive repairs.
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Released: 5/13/2011
Notice to Credit/Debit Customers
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Released: 5/5/2011
Important notice for Collingswood Customers
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Released: 4/29/2011
Westmont Escalator is Temporarily Out of Service
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Released: 4/28/2011
Important notice for 9th/10th Station WEEKEND Customers
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Released: 4/25/2011
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Released: 4/19/2011
DRPA/PATCO To Observe Earth Day
With Earth Day approaching on Friday, DRPA and PATCO will be joining in with a big cleanup planned for Camden on Wednesday, April 20. Customers will notice at DRPA Bridges and PATCO stations work crews on clean up patrol making sure facilities, grounds and parking lots are free of trash as well as cutting grass where appropriate.
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Released: 4/13/2011
Important Notice for Ashland Customers - Updated Parking Lot Info
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Released: 4/11/2011
Information for City Hall customers
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Released: 4/7/2011
Escalator at Collingswood is Out of Service - Update
The escalator at Collingswood Station is temporarily out of service.
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Released: 3/24/2011
Attention: FREEDOM Card Customers
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Released: 3/23/2011
Notice to customers at Westmont and Collingswood
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Released: 3/11/2011
PATCO Transit Cars On the Move to Remanufacturing Facility
On March 3, 2011, the first of the 120 PATCO transit cars to be overhauled rolled out of the Lindenwold Maintenance Facility on its way to Alstom in Hornell, New York.
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Released: 2/25/2011
Notice to customers transferring to NJTransit at Lindenwold - Update
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Released: 2/15/2011
Attention Customers Using Westmont Station
Eleven free parking spaces have been cordoned off at the east end of the north side of Westmont Station.
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Released: 2/7/2011
Citizen Advisory Committee Members Announced
The DRPA Board has approved a recommended list of candidates for its first DRPA/PATCO Citizen Advisory Committee. Pennsylvania Auditor General, Jack Wagner, who serves as an Ex-Officio Commissioner on the Board, first introduced the Resolution that created the Committee on September 15, 2010. In the Resolution, Auditor General Wagner urged the Board to create the Committee to provide the Board with direct input from citizens who live within the DRPA Port District and who use DRPA and PATCO facilities. The Committee was created as a result of DRPA’s increasing efforts for transparency and community participation.
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Released: 1/21/2011
DRPA/PATCO Boards Updated 2011 Meeting Schedule
The Delaware River Port Authority Board of Commissioners and PATCO Board of Directors have announced a revision to their 2011 Meeting Schedule.
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Released: 1/21/2011
Notice to customers using 15th/16th and Locust
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Released: 1/20/2011
Notice to Broadway FREEDOM Card customers
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Released: 1/19/2011
PATCO Forms Partnership With Google Transit
There’s an old saying in New Jersey “you can’t get there from here.” Not anymore. Directions on using PATCO along with New Jersey Transit and SEPTA to get to where you want to go are now just a mouse click away. PATCO’s partnership with the world-renowned, highly utilized Google expands its visibility beyond the region making PATCO schedule information accessible to visitors to the region from around the world through Google Transit. For non-users of transit, it takes the mystery out of traveling on public transportation providing an easy way to plan your trip on PATCO, including transit connections.
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Released: 1/13/2011
Attention: FREEDOM Card Customers
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Released: 1/12/2011
Attn: FREEDOM Card Customers Traveling on Sat, Jan. 15, 2011
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Released: 1/7/2011
9th Locust Station to be Closed Sunday, January 16, 2011
The 9th/Locust Street Station will be closed all day on Sunday, January 16, 2011, beginning at 12:15 a.m.
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Released: 1/6/2011
Attn: FREEDOM Card Customers Traveling on Sat, Jan. 8, 2011
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Released: 1/5/2011
Attn: 16th/Locust St. Station Customers - Update
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Released: 1/3/2011
Haddonfield Escalator is Temporarily Out of Service
Escalator hand rails at Haddonfield are being replaced on Monday and Tuesday, January 3 and 4, 2011.
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Released: 1/3/2011
Lindenwold Escalator Maintenance Tuesday & Wednesday
From mid-day Tuesday, January 4 through 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, the escalator at Lindenwold Station will be out of service.
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Released: 12/29/2010
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
Fireworks will light up the sky over the Delaware River on New Year's Eve at both 6 PM and at midnight. PATCO will provide extra trains after midnight to speed folks home after the festivities.
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Released: 12/22/2010
A special "Thank you" to the Woodcrest and Lindenwold customers
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Released: 12/15/2010
Important notice for FREEDOM Card Customers
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Released: 12/15/2010
PATCO Board Approves Major Transit Car Overhaul Project
The largest capital improvement project in the history of the Delaware River Port Authority has been approved by the PATCO Commissioners, a $194,197,337 contract to overhaul the entire 120 transit car fleet. The Commissioners voted to award the contract to Alstom Transportation Inc., of Hornell, New York. The Federal Transit Administration is providing $69 million in funding.
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Released: 12/6/2010
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Released: 11/29/2010
Ashland Escalator is Temporarily Out of Service
The escalator at Ashland Station will be out of service for approximately four days.
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Released: 11/29/2010
PATCO Fares Increase On January 1st
The Delaware River Port Authority is reminding PATCO riders a fare hike of 10% takes effect on January 1st 2011. The PATCO Board of Commissioners approved the fare hike in August of 2008. The 10% hike was scheduled to take effect in September of 2010 but the Board decided to postpone the increase until January 1st. The last fare hike was in September of 2008 and that was a 10% increase.
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Released: 11/24/2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 12TH/LOCUST CUSTOMERS
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Released: 11/19/2010
Attn FREEDOM Card Customers Traveling on Sat, Nov. 20
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Released: 11/18/2010
PATCO Guide for Family Holiday Fun
Although budget issues have forced PATCO to suspend its annual Yuletide Ride,
families can continue their holiday tradition by riding PATCO for a festive day in Center City.
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Released: 11/9/2010
DRPA/PATCO Seek Citizens Advisory Committee Members
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Released: 11/9/2010
Escalator at Broadway (West) Awaits New Software
The escalator at Broadway (West) is out of service.
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Released: 11/8/2010
DRPA Announces Meeting Dates for 2011 Budget Process
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Released: 11/8/2010
Attention Lindenwold Customers
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Released: 11/5/2010
Ferry Avenue Escalator is Temporarily Out of Service
The Ferry Avenue escalator is temporarily out of service while the hand rail is being replaced.
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Released: 11/5/2010
DRPA To Hold Operations and Maintenance Committee Meeting Nov. 10
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Released: 11/4/2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 12/13th & LOCUST CUSTOMERS
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Released: 11/3/2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 15/16th & LOCUST CUSTOMERS
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Released: 11/2/2010
Attn: Broadway (West) Customers
The escalator at Broadway (West) is out of service.
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Released: 11/2/2010
Attn FREEDOM Card Users - Debit/Credit Unavailable Wed. Evening
System maintenance will be performed starting at 7 p.m. on November 3, 2010.
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Released: 10/29/2010
DRPA To Hold Compensation Committee Meeting
The Delaware River Port Authority will hold its first meeting of its Compensation Committee on Tuesday, November 2 at 10 a.m.
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Released: 10/29/2010
Important Notice 16th/Locust Customers
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Released: 10/29/2010
Update on Ferry Avenue and Broadway West Escalators
The escalators at Ferry Avenue and Broadway (West) are out of service.
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Released: 10/27/2010
Attn Woodcrest Station Customers - re Parking on Fri-Sat 10/29-30
Between 6 p.m. on Friday night, October 29 and 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, Lot #4 at Woodcrest Station will be closed.
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Released: 10/26/2010
DRPA’s Lean Government Initiative
Over the past year, the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) has been implementing a “Lean Government” pilot program. The focus of this Initiative is to improve operational and organizational processes and decision-making throughout the Authority to improve overall performance as we continue to deliver safe, secure and serviceable transportation facilities for the benefit of the public and all of our stakeholders.
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Released: 10/15/2010
PATCO Announces Special Weekend Service
With Hockey, Baseball and Football all on tap for this weekend at the South Philadelphia sports complex, PATCO is announcing special service to get fans to and from the games.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
At 4:00 p.m. PATCO will be running 6 car trains. Service will be every 20 minutes until 5:30 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
PATCO will be running its normal Eagles game day schedule with service every 20 minutes with 4 car trains beginning at 11:10 a.m.
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Released: 10/13/2010
DRPA To Hold Audit Committee Meeting On October 15
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Released: 10/12/2010
DRPA/PATCO Boards Revised 2010 Meeting Schedule
The Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO Board of Directors have announced their revised 2010 Meeting Schedule for the remainder of 2010 with a new start time of 9:00 a.m. for all meetings at One Port Center.
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Released: 10/11/2010
Escalators at Ferry Avenue and Broadway West are Out of Service
Parts are on order for the escalators at Ferry Avenue Station and Broadway Stations.
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Released: 9/30/2010
Attn: Broadway and Ferry Avenue Customers - re Escalators
Parts are on order for the escalators at Ferry Avenue Station and Broadway Stations.
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Released: 9/30/2010
Important notice for FREEDOM Card customers
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Released: 9/29/2010
Important notice for FREEDOM Card customers
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Released: 9/27/2010
DRPA/PATCO Boards Revised 2010 Meeting Schedule
The Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO Board of Directors have announced their revised 2010 Meeting Schedule for the remainder of 2010.
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Released: 9/20/2010
PATCO To Host Start/Finish Of Bike Ms City To Shore Ride
An estimated 7,000 bicyclists are expected to take part in this weekend’s 30th Annual MS Bike Ride to the Shore benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For the past 21 years PATCO and the Delaware River Port Authority have hosted the start and finish of the two day ride from Cherry Hill to Ocean City, NJ, and back. Riders leave Saturday, September 25th, at approximately 6:15 a.m. from the parking lot of PATCO’s Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill and return Sunday, September 26th. Proceeds from the event will support medical research and community service programs in the fight to cure MS, a disease of the central nervous system.
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Released: 9/17/2010
DRPA New Jersey Commissioners Respond to Governor Christie’s Veto
As DRPA Commissioners representing the State of New Jersey we take our responsibility very seriously. During the DRPA Board Meeting on September 15, 2010, there was a passionate and engaged discussion about allowing DRPA employees to commute to and from work without paying tolls. Like our Pennsylvania colleagues we were moved by the statements of DRPA staff members about the impact of this change on DRPA employees. In retrospect we recognize that we did not sufficiently consider the comments of Governor Christie and Vice Chairman Nash. In particular we did not sufficiently consider the interests of our toll payers and PATCO riders.
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Released: 9/13/2010
Attn: Collingswood Station Customers
The escalator at Collingswood Station will be temporarily out of service.
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Released: 9/10/2010
DRPA/PATCO Have Busy Flugtag Day
PATCO and the RiverLink Ferry provided essential transportation for over 80-thousand people who attended the Flugtag event along the Delaware River on Saturday, September 4th.
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Released: 9/7/2010
Ferry Avenue Escalator is Out of Service
The escalator at Ferry Avenue Station requires a part that must be manufactured.
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Released: 9/2/2010
DRPA Announces Goal for 2011 Budget
Delaware River Port Authority CEO John J. Matheussen enters the budget season by announcing an aggressive goal of a 2 percent operating budget reduction for 2011 and a hiring freeze.
“Many of us don’t have to look past our own household to know that the economy is showing little or no signs of improvement,” says DRPA CEO John J. Matheussen. “Recent daily economic news supports the notion of a continued recession for our region and nation.”
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Released: 9/1/2010
The Delaware River Port Authority offers two ways to use mass transit to get to the Red Bull Flugtag event on the Camden Waterfront this Saturday, September 4 – PATCO and the RiverLink Ferry. Both PATCO and the RiverLink Ferry will offer special service on Saturday to accommodate the large number of people expected to attend this event.
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Released: 8/25/2010
Attention FREEDOM Card customers
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Released: 8/24/2010
DRPA AND PATCO Receive High Marks Following Federal Transit Administration Review
The Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO have received a nearly perfect review following two days of intense scrutiny by an FTA compliance reviewer.
22 areas of compliance were reviewed and the Authority received perfect scores in 21 of those areas.
Areas reviewed include Finance, Maintenance, Project Planning, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, Safety and Security, Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements. The reviewer found one weakness and that was in the technical area such as providing sufficient reporting detail about schedules and projects and contracts within individual FTA grants. The average number of weaknesses is between three and five per review.
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Released: 8/12/2010
Attn: 8th/Market St Station WEEKEND Customers
In conjunction with the Concourse Improvement project, PATCO's Chestnut Street concourse and 8th/Market South entrance/exit will be CLOSED from 7 PM on Saturday, August 28 through 5 AM on Monday, August 30.
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Released: 7/26/2010
Important notice for FREEDOM Card customers
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Released: 7/21/2010
Important Notice for City Hall Station Customers
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Released: 7/21/2010
Emergency Weather Alert for July 21, 2010
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Released: 7/21/2010
Escalator at 8th/Market North is Out of Service
Work to repair the hand rail is expected to be accomplished on Monday, July 26.
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Released: 7/20/2010
On Thursday, July 22, PATCO begins the process of recycling newspapers, glass and plastic with the placement of special trash receptacles at the Lindenwold, Ashland and Woodcrest Stations. The special green receptacles with a recycling decal will be located mostly on the station platforms although they will be available in other locations. The program will be expanded to include all other PATCO stations including the four subway stations in Philadelphia.
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Released: 7/15/2010
Flooding of Ferry Avenue Parking Lot on 7/14/10
Wednesday’s (July 14, 2010) high intensity storm and heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the region, including at PATCO’s Ferry Avenue Station.
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Released: 7/8/2010
Elevator at Lindenwold is Temporarily Out of Service
Customers who normally use the elevator at Lindenwold are advised to use Woodcrest Station.
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Released: 7/8/2010
Scheduled Maintenance of Collingswood Escalator
The escalator at Collingswood Station is undergoing scheduled annual maintenance.
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Released: 6/29/2010
Drakontas LLC, a company that develops situation awareness and wireless communications tools for first responders, law enforcement and homeland defense, formally demonstrated its prototype wireless emergency messaging solution for transit passengers in subway tunnels on Tuesday, June 29. The 30-minute demonstration, showcased the innovative messaging platform capability inside a passenger train, PATCO's 8th and Market Station in Center City Philadelphia.
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Released: 6/28/2010
SEPTA Transfer Price Increase At NJ PATCO Stations
On Thursday, July 1, 2010 the cost of a round-trip SEPTA transfer at New Jersey PATCO stations is going up 20 cents to $2.60. The special round-trip PATCO/SEPTA transfer cost is increasing because of the fare hike implemented by SEPTA. The cost of a round-trip SEPTA transfer at New Jersey PATCO stations has been $2.40 since June of 2008. PATCO customers may use cash or their FREEDOM card to purchase a SEPTA transfer. The transfer is dispensed as two separate tickets. One is valid for 1 hour from the time of purchase and is to be used on any of the specified lines from a point connecting with PATCO. The second ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase and is to be used on any of the specified lines to return to PATCO.
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Released: 6/16/2010
Important notice for FREEDOM Card customers
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Released: 6/15/2010
Digital Monitors Installed at PATCO Station
What do the New York Times, the City of Philadelphia, LaSalle University and Miracle Whip all have in common? They are among the first to advertise on the newly installed digital monitors at PATCO�s 8th & Market Streets Station. The station is equipped with four, 52 inch digital monitors, located at the platform level. The monitors display advertisements as well as weather, PATCO news and information.
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Released: 6/11/2010
Important Notice to SEPTA transfer customers
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Released: 6/9/2010
Ferry Avenue Escalator Out of Service for Scheduled Maintenance
Starting on Wednesday, June 9, the escalator at Ferry Avenue will be undergoing scheduled maintenance.
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Released: 6/7/2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO 8TH/MARKET STATION CUSTOMERS
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Released: 6/7/2010
Attn Ashland and Lindenwold Station Customers - Escalators Out of Service
The maintenance contractor has ordered replacement parts which are necessary to return escalators at Ashland and Lindenwold Stations to service.
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Released: 6/1/2010
DRPA and PATCO Go Orange for the Flyers
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Released: 5/27/2010
Elevator at Lindenwold is Out of Service on Thursday, May 27
Customers who normally use the elevator at Lindenwold are advised to use Woodcrest Station if traveling before noon on Friday, May 28.
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Released: 5/17/2010
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is honoring DRPA/PATCO with its 9th annual “Regional Transportation Program of the Year” award. The award is being presented at the DVRPC’s Annual Celebration of Regional Excellence on May 20th.
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Released: 5/12/2010
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Released: 5/5/2010
Important notice for Credit/Debit customers
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Released: 5/4/2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO 8TH/MARKET STATION CUSTOMERS
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Released: 4/30/2010
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Released: 4/30/2010
Statement Regarding PATCO Power Outage
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Released: 4/26/2010
Federal Authorities Conduct Emergency Preparedness Drill at PATCO Station
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Released: 4/23/2010
Notice to 8th/Market station customers re Debit/Credit
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Released: 4/22/2010
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Released: 4/21/2010
Attention 8th/Market station customers
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Released: 4/21/2010
Important notice for Credit/Debit customers
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Released: 4/20/2010
Scheduled Maintenance and Inspection of Escalators - ASHLAND STATION
The escalator at Ashland Station is out of service at this time.
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Released: 4/19/2010
DRPA Schedules Public Comment Meetings on Proposed Glassboro to Camden Line
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Released: 4/16/2010
Attn: 8th/Market Customers traveling at Night
To facilitate concourse improvements at 8th/Market Street, the escalator at the north end of the platform will be out of service overnight on Monday and Tuesday, April 19 and 20.
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Released: 4/8/2010
PATCO apologizes for delays experienced by customers on Wednesday afternoon, April 7, 2010.
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Released: 4/7/2010
Important notice for City Hall Station customers:
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Released: 3/31/2010
Scheduled Maintenance and Inspection of Escalators
The escalator at 15th/Locust is out of service through April 19, 2010.
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Released: 3/10/2010
Lindenwold station Parking Notice
Important parking notice to the Lindenwold customers
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Released: 3/8/2010
American Express Comes to PATCO
PATCO now accepts American Express at vending machines for FREEDOM smart card transactions.
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Released: 2/24/2010
Ben Franklin, PATCO, Celebrate Anniversary of Customer Savings Program
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Released: 2/19/2010
Attn: Ferry Ave. Station Customers
A Pole Line project will begin at Ferry Station
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Released: 2/18/2010
Winter Weather Impact on PATCO Service
PATCO apologizes for any inconvenience experienced due to recently reduced service.
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Released: 2/17/2010
Attn: FREEDOM Card Customers Traveling on Sat, Feb. 20
Debit/Credit will be unavailable between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Released: 2/12/2010
Attn: SEPTA Riders - DISCOUNTS
As a special promotion for Philadelphia, the one-way SEPTA fare purchased from SEPTA cashiers for the Market Frankford Line and Broad Street Subway is only $1 (one dollar) on Saturday, Feb. 13; Sunday, Feb. 14; President's Day, Feb. 15; Saturday, Feb. 20; and Sunday, Feb. 21.
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Released: 2/9/2010
PATCO Hosts Annual Valentine Food Drive Feb. 8-12
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Released: 1/27/2010
Special Schedules in Effect Jan. 30 and 31, 2010
On Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31, PATCO's trains will run every 25 minutes.
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Released: 1/21/2010
PATCO will host the Red Cross in six stations to help earthquake victims in Haiti
To help earthquake victims in Haiti, PATCO will host the Red Cross in six of its stations for a fundraising drive.
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Released: 1/19/2010
DRPA Offers New Tool for Jobseekers
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Released: 1/5/2010
DRPA/PATCO Boards 2010 Meeting Schedule
The Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO Board of Directors have announced their 2010 Meeting Schedule.
All meetings take place on the 11th Floor of One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, in Camden, New Jersey. Board meetings begin at 10am immediately followed by Committee meetings.
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Released: 1/4/2010
An important notice to Broadway and City Hall customers
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Released: 12/28/2009
PATCO Board Approves Fare Hike Postponement
The PATCO Board of Commissioners has approved postponing a 10 percent fare hike that was scheduled to take effect in September of 2010. The fare hike is now scheduled to take effect in January of 2011.
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Released: 12/22/2009
A Message from the General Manager
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Released: 12/7/2009
DRPA Presents Public with Proposed 2010 Budget
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Released: 12/4/2009
Public Presentation of proposed DRPA/PATCO 2010 Operating and Capital Budgets
Delaware River Port Authority CEO/PATCO President, John J. Matheussen and CFO, John Hanson, will outline the proposed 2010 DRPA/PATCO Operating and Capital Budgets on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2pm.
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Released: 12/1/2009
Attn FREEDOM Card Customers Traveling on Sat, Dec. 5, 2009
Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, any FREEDOM card customer wishing to add value to his/her FREEDOM card will be able to do so with cash only.
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Released: 11/24/2009
PATCO’s 18th Annual Yuletide Ride
It’s lovely weather for a train ride together with you! Take a magical ride with Santa Claus this Saturday, November 28, for PATCO’s 18th annual Yuletide Ride. The fun begins at 9 a.m. at Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill, NJ, with clowns and live music from the John Breslin Band, Season’s Greetings, Sound Express Barbershop Quartet and others. Most important, Santa will be at the station and on the train.
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Released: 11/24/2009
PATCO Thanksgiving And Black Friday Schedule
PATCO will follow a special holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Day, November 26, and Black Friday, November 27 to accommodate Philadelphia parade-goers and holiday shoppers.
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Released: 11/23/2009
PATCO’s Holiday Toy Drive Nov. 30 – Dec. 11
Morning commuters on PATCO will once again have the opportunity to make the holidays a little brighter for the area’s less fortunate. For the 23rd consecutive year, PATCO will be hosting a Holiday Toy Drive. This year’s Toy Drive will take place from Monday, November 30 until Friday, December 11 between 6:15 and 10 a.m. each weekday. PATCO riders can donate new, unwrapped, non-violent toys at specially marked containers at each of PATCO’s nine New Jersey stations.
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Released: 11/18/2009
Westmont Escalator Out of Service - Saturday, November 21
Station lighting and the escalator at Westmont Station will be Out of Service between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009.
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Released: 11/10/2009
PATCO's Next Stop: Social Networking
Lindenwold, NJ – PATCO might have turned 40 this year, but the transit agency has kept up with the latest in online communications with a presence on two top social networking sites. PATCO has been attracting followers and communicating with them on Twitter since the spring under its ‘RidePATCO’ handle and has recently added a Facebook page to keep ‘fans’ informed and engaged.
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Released: 11/4/2009
A Pole Line project will begin at Woodcrest
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Released: 11/2/2009
Santa Claus is Coming to PATCO
On Saturday, November 28,
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Released: 10/26/2009
Ronald McDonald House Asks PATCO Commuters to Donate “Wish List” Items
The Organization is the Third to Benefit from PATCO Cares Program This Year
Representatives from the Ronald McDonald House in Camden will be on hand at PATCO’s Collingswood Station to both ask and receive. They will first greet evening commuters with cookies and distribute its “Wish List” of items to help them care for the families of seriously ill children being treated at the House.
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Released: 10/26/2009
Plans Move Forward On Philadelphia Waterfront Transit Expansion
Standing with U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Utilities Rina Cutler, SEPTA General Manager Joe Casey, DRPA Board Chair John H. Estey, Board Vice Chair Jeff Nash and others, DRPA CEO and PATCO President, John J. Matheussen, announced plans for Light Rail Service along Market Street between City Hall and the Delaware River Waterfront initially serving Pier 70 to the South and SEPTA’s Route 15 Trolley at Girard Avenue to the North. Locations served would include Independence Mall, the Market East Regional Rail Station, City Hall, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Reading Terminal Market, PATCO and SEPTA’s 8th and Market Street Station, numerous other transportation facilities, Penn’s Landing and other residential, employment and entertainment destinations along Columbus Boulevard. Selection of the Route means the project can now advance to the environmental analysis phase. The $500-million dollar project could begin operations in six years.
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Released: 10/15/2009
PATCO is staging an emergency drill on Sunday, October 18, 2009, at its shop and rail yard in Lindenwold, New Jersey. The drill will simulate an intruder attempting to gain access to the PATCO equipment shop.
The drill will not affect PATCO operations.
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Released: 10/15/2009
DRPA And PATCO Go Red For The Phillies
The next time you drive across the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry or Betsy Ross Bridge, don’t be surprised to see a toll collector wearing either red or a Phillies Jersey instead of the normal uniform. It’s all part of an Authority wide effort to root the Phillies home to another World Series Championship beginning Friday, October 16. PATCO employees as well as those at One Port Center in Camden will also be sporting Phillies Red as baseball’s post season continues.
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Released: 10/2/2009
PATCO Introduces Cathedral Kitchen to Commuters
Camden’s Cathedral Kitchen partners with new PATCO Cares community initiative
Pans of specially prepared cornbread will be the lure for PATCO commuters to learn more about the Cathedral Kitchen and the organization’s upcoming 3rd Annual Harvest for Hunger event. Cathedral Kitchen representatives will greet commuters and hand out the cornbread at PATCO’s Ashland Station on Monday, October 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. (coverage invited). This event is part of the new PATCO Cares initiative designed to help regional non-profit organizations promote their good works and seek support from the local community.
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Released: 9/30/2009
PATCO Initiative Connects Riders to Area Charities
‘PATCO Cares’ will bring causes and invitations for engagement to riders
In order to continue to serve a warm meal to thousands of homeless people from its new facility in Camden, Cathedral Kitchen must constantly stir the pot in order to raise funds and attract volunteers. And like most non-profit organizations dedicated to serving the needy and underserved, the organization has a limited budget to promote itself and expand its database.
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Released: 9/29/2009
PATCO To Host Start/Finish Of Bike Ms City To Shore Ride
An estimated 7,000 bicyclists are expected to take part in this weekend’s 29th Annual MS Bike Ride to the Shore benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For the past 20 years PATCO and the Delaware River Port Authority have hosted the start and finish of the two day ride from Cherry Hill to Ocean City, NJ, and back. Riders leave Saturday, October 3, at approximately 6:15 a.m. from the parking lot of PATCO’s Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill and return Sunday, October 4. Organizers hope to raise over $5 million this year.
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Released: 9/17/2009
DRPA Announces Open Houses On Philadelphia Waterfront Transit Expansion Alternatives
DRPA CEO and PATCO President, John J. Matheussen, has announced two open houses in Philadelphia on an Alternatives Analysis for expanding transit to Philadelphia’s Waterfront. Both open houses will take place between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. The first open house is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, at the Friends Meeting House at 4th and Arch Streets. The second will be held on Wednesday, September 30, at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania at 1300 Locust Street. Identical information will be posted at both open houses. Further information can be found at www.patcopaexpansion.com/staging.
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Released: 9/16/2009
Riders Experiencing FREEDOM to Save this Fall
PATCO’s rider benefits program, FREEDOM to Save, embraces the new season by treating passengers exiting at the Woodcrest station to freebies and coupons from program partners.
FREEDOM to Save is a program in which retailers, restaurants, service providers and other companies reach PATCO riders and offer discounts or other perks to users of PATCO’s smart card fare collection system, the FREEDOM Card. To notify customers of their involvement, participating businesses are displaying window decals and counter signs, and PATCO promotes the participating companies and their offers through a new page on its Web site – www.ridepatco.org/freedomtosave.
It is a program in which both riders and participating businesses see
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Released: 9/14/2009
Scheduled Maintenance of Escalators
Starting Monday, September 28, escalators will be out of service for a few days for scheduled maintenance. Customers may choose to use an alternate station during this work.
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Released: 9/9/2009
Access Road Improvement Work To Begin At Six New Jersey PATCO Stations
PATCO is set to embark on a three month project to both repave the roadway and repair concrete curbs for the access roads at six PATCO Stations in New Jersey. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14, at the Lindenwold Station with work then proceeding west to Ashland, Haddonfield, Westmont, Collingswood and Ferry Avenue. At times the roadwork will require some traffic pattern changes at the Stations.
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Released: 8/18/2009
Access to Woodcrest Station Restricted Thurs, 8/20 - Sat, 8/22
To complete recoating of the floor of Woodcrest Station, access to certain areas will be limited from 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 20 through 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, August 22, 2009.
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Released: 7/29/2009
Attn: Woodcrest Station Customers
During the three-week floor recoating project, Woodcrest Station will remain open, but certain areas will be temporarily blocked off , primarily between 9 a.m. on Thursday mornings and 10 p.m. on Saturday evenings.
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Released: 7/24/2009
Escalator at Ferry Station is back in service
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Released: 7/22/2009
New “Fresh For All” Site Helps Improve Access to Emergency Food in Camden County
Philabundance’s “Fresh For All” provides access to fresh produce in Lindenwold community
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Released: 7/15/2009
DRPA Revenue Bond Ratings Upgraded by Standard & Poor’s
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Released: 7/15/2009
DRPA Board Takes First Step Toward Reopening Franklin Square Station
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Released: 7/10/2009
Extensive Regional Support for Southern New Jersey Transit Plan
There is tremendous regional support for the implementation of a strong vision of transit investment for South Jersey. Read the resolutions and letters of support from around the region.
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Released: 7/10/2009
Important notice for Ferry Ave. Customers
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Released: 6/30/2009
Gloucester County passenger rail a crime aid? Not by the stats
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Released: 6/17/2009
NJ State Police Report Crime Decrease In Communities Served By Light Rail Lines
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Released: 6/14/2009
Holiday information for FREEDOM CARD Service Center.
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Released: 6/3/2009
DRPA Announces Open Houses On Southern New Jersey To Philadelphia Mass Transit Expansion Study
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Released: 6/2/2009
Trains run at restricted speeds thru Collingswood
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Released: 5/27/2009
PATCO Rider Appreciation Thursday Arrives At Woodcrest
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Released: 5/21/2009
PATCO Board Approves Web Ticketing
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Released: 5/13/2009
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Released: 5/5/2009
As Program Nears 100 Day Mark, More Experiencing FREEDOM to Save
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Released: 4/29/2009
On Tuesday, May 5, representatives from Fruit Flowers, Woksabi, Any Garment Cleaners, All Fired Up!, High Point Insurance and others will be passing out free goodies and coupons at Ashland Station from 4 to 6 PM.
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Released: 4/29/2009
Collingswood Students Tour PATCO as Part of the DRPA/PATCO’s ReadStrong Mentoring Program
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Released: 4/29/2009
PATCO's 8th/Chestnut Street Entrances Close at Midnight
Between midnight and 5 AM, transit customers may access PATCO's 24 hour a day / 7 day a week service via the entrance at the southeast corner of 8th and Market Streets.
Released: 4/21/2009
DRPA/PATCO Celebrate Earth Day
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Released: 4/9/2009
Alternate Transit Available During Service Suspension
If an incident occurs that requires PATCO to suspend service, PATCO works diligently to resume service as quickly as possible. During any extended suspension of PATCO service, PATCO reaches out to NJ Transit, requesting that bus drivers honor PATCO tickets.
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Released: 4/7/2009
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Released: 4/3/2009
Service Temp. Suspended between Camden & Phila.
Due to a major power disruption, PATCO is operating trains only between Lindenwold and City Hall Stations.
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Released: 3/30/2009
Northwest Stairway at 9th/Locust Temporarily Closed
The sidewalk on the north side of Locust Street between 9th and 10th Streets will be replaced, with work beginning on April 1.
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Released: 3/30/2009
Elevator at 15th/Locust to Street Level Out of Service
The City's elevator at the corner of 15th and Locust Streets is temporarily out of service.
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Released: 3/26/2009
Debit/Credit unavailable on Sat , 4/4 & Sun, 4/5
PATCO will be upgrading its fare collection system beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 4.
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Released: 3/23/2009
Debit/Credit unavailable Tues, 3/24 at 8th/Market
Due to system maintenance, there will be no credit/debit available at 8th & Market Sts. between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Released: 3/19/2009
Puppies Take Their First Train Ride On PATCO
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Released: 3/6/2009
Attention Student Artists !!!!! PATCO Wants You In An Art Contest
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Released: 2/26/2009
PATCO Service Suspension on Wednesday, Feb. 25
On Wednesday afternoon, February 25, PSE&G was working on a 12", high pressure gas main at 10th and Newton Avenue in Camden near PATCO’s overpass. PSE&G ruptured the main and immediately requested that PATCO suspend service between Ferry Avenue and Broadway because of the potential of an arc from the trains igniting the gas.
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Released: 2/26/2009
PATCO Celebrates 40 Years Of Service
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Released: 2/25/2009
PATCO Thanks Its Customers With Drawings For Free Rides
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Released: 2/25/2009
Due to a gas leak, PATCO is operating trains between Lindenwold and Ferry Avenue, and between Broadway and Philadelphia. Passengers at Broadway and Ferry Avenue may use shuttle bus #'s 403, 451, and 453. Expect delays. Service from Broadway in Camden to 15/16th in Philadelphia continues, as does service from Ferry Avenue to Lindenwold.
Released: 2/13/2009
Important notice for Woodcrest Customers
Special lighting project will take place at Woodcrest.
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Released: 2/3/2009
PATCO Introduces Customer On-Line Survey Tool
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Released: 1/28/2009
Very shortly customers will begin to see advertising on the cars.
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Released: 1/27/2009
PATCO Looking For Original Riders
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Released: 1/26/2009
LAUNCH OF RIDER SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR FREEDOM CARD HOLDERS
In an effort to reward its riders and support the regions’ business community, PATCO is launching its new FREEDOM to Save program.
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Released: 12/30/2008
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Released: 12/17/2008
FREEDOM Card Service Center holiday hours
The FREEDOM Card Sevice Center will be open 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on New Years Eve.
Released: 12/17/2008
PATCO Records Passenger Milestone
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Released: 12/10/2008
2009 DRPA & PATCO Budget Information
Released: 12/2/2008
DRPA Public Safety to Host NJ State Police T.H.R.E.A.T. Program At Lindenwold & Broadway Stations
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Released: 11/28/2008
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Released: 11/25/2008
PATCO will follow a special holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, and Black Friday, November 28 to accommodate Philadelphia parade-goers and holiday shoppers. The schedule is as follows:
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Released: 11/10/2008
PATCO’s 17th Annual Yuletide Ride
Take a magical ride with Santa Claus on Saturday, November 29 on PATCO’s 17th annual Yuletide Ride.
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Released: 11/3/2008
PATCO Shatters One Day Ridership Record
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Released: 10/29/2008
PATCO, Center City District, and SEPTA Unveil New Transit Signage
Have you seen the new Center City transit signage? If so, please take a brief survey.
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Released: 10/24/2008
PATCO Celebrated Phillies At Woodcrest Station On October 27
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Released: 10/22/2008
DRPA & PATCO Get Phillies Fever
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Released: 9/16/2008
Bike Share Philadelphia will demonstrate Bike Sharing on Friday, September 19, 2008 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at parking spaces at 16th and Locust Streets and at 34th and Walnut Streets.
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Released: 9/11/2008
DRPA Transit Officer Arrests Suspected Bank Robber
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Released: 9/11/2008
DRPA Bridge Tolls And PATCO Fares Increase On Sunday, September 14, 2008
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Released: 9/8/2008
Your Fare Dollars at Work & PATCO Fares as of Sunday, September 14, 2008
For PATCO fares effective as of 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, please click here.
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Released: 8/20/2008
DRPA And PATCO Boards Approve New Bridge Toll And PATCO Fare Schedules
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Released: 7/31/2008
H/C Parking at Woodcrest - Friday Evening, 8/1 - Sunday, 8/3
Work to repave the H/C parking lot at Woodcrest Station will begin Friday evening, August 1. PATCO customers who normally use a H/C spot may park at no charge in Lot 5A this weekend only.
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Released: 7/10/2008
DRPA Announces Public Hearings On Bridge Tolls And PATCO Fares
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Released: 7/7/2008
FREEDOM Card Holders Win Concert Tickets
"My husband and I had a great time. It was our first concert at the Susquehanna Center. We decided to take PATCO, which made our lives easier since we did not have to waste gas while waiting in traffic."
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Released: 6/30/2008
PATCO To Run Special Schedule For Independence Day
PATCO announces that it will follow a special schedule for Independence Day, Friday, July 4.
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Released: 6/16/2008
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Released: 6/12/2008
PATCO Urges Seniors And The Disabled To Dump The Pump
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Released: 6/11/2008
PATCO Board Ratifies Contract With Teamsters
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Released: 6/11/2008
DRPA & PATCO Receive Federal Grants
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Released: 6/9/2008
Round-Trip SEPTA Transfer Price to Increase to $2.40
The price of a round-trip SEPTA transfer has been $2.10 since the summer of 2001. The $2.10 price was set to be 50 cents less than two SEPTA tokens. During the 2007 SEPTA fare increase, the price of the transfer temporarily remained at $2.10 while the price of tokens increased. AS OF MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008, THE PRICE OF THE TRANSFER WILL BE $2.40.
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Released: 6/5/2008
PATCO Ridership Continues To Surge
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Released: 6/2/2008
Lot Paving To Begin At PATCO Woodcrest Station
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Released: 5/23/2008
PATCO Recognized For Its Freedom Card
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Released: 5/8/2008
Ride PATCO to Riversharks Games And Receive Discounted Admission
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Released: 5/2/2008
Attn WESTMONT Station Customers - Pavement Project on May 7, 2008
Parking lot pavement work on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 will result in over 50 parking spots being unavailable for parking on the day of work. Approximately 1100 spaces will be available throughout the lots at Westmont.
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Released: 4/14/2008
DRPA Public Safety to Host New Jersey State Police T.H.R.E.A.T. Program At PATCO Stations
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Released: 3/28/2008
Puppies Take Their 1st Train Ride On PATCO
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Released: 3/20/2008
PATCO Ridership Up Significantly
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Released: 3/7/2008
PATCO Customers Riding with FREEDOM
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Released: 2/4/2008
DRPA Public Safety to Host New Jersey State Police T.H.R.E.A.T. Program At Two PATCO Stations
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Released: 1/28/2008
DRPA/PATCO to Use Homeland Security Funds to Strengthen Security at Facilities
DRPA/PATCO to Install “Intelligent” Cameras
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Released: 1/21/2008
Attention: 15th/Locust Street Customers - Access to City Elevator
Beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2008, work to convert the turnstiles to new FREEDOM gates at 15th/Locust Street will begin and the 15th Street entrance/exit will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
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Released: 1/9/2008
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Released: 11/19/2007
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Released: 11/14/2007
Transit Ambassadors Start Patrolling PATCO Trains and Stations
Added Presence on PATCO Trains and Stations Enhances Rider Experience
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Released: 11/9/2007
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Released: 11/8/2007
Released: 11/6/2007
Ride the Train with Santa! PATCO
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Released: 10/16/2007
Camden County offers SHREDDING at Woodcrest Station
Destroy your documents with personal information and Prevent Identity Theft
Saturday, November 3, 2007
9 AM - 12 Noon
Parking Lot, Woodcrest PATCO Station
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Released: 9/27/2007
PATCO to Host Start/Finish of MS 150 City to Shore Bike Tour
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Released: 9/4/2007
PATCO Presents Music In Motion Trains
PATCO Riders’ Can Enjoy Music From The Haddonfield Symphony as They Travel From The Haddonfield Station to City Hall Station en Route to The Gordon Theater in Camden
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Released: 7/27/2007
SEPTA Transfers Available from PATCO
PATCO Passengers May Continue to Purchase a
Round-trip SEPTA Transfer for $2.10
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Released: 7/25/2007
New PATCO eAlert Service Provides Riders With Up-to-the-Second Transit Information
Riders Can Receive Timely Email Alerts to Hand Held Devices and PCs
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Released: 4/25/2007
PATCO Transit Oriented Development Study Summary
Released: 4/24/2007
DRPA/PATCO Embark on TOD Strategy in Collingswood, NJ
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Released: 3/1/2007
DRPA Public Safety to Host New Jersey State Police T.H.R.E.A.T. Program
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Released: 2/14/2007
PATCO is Running On Snow Schedule
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Released: 2/12/2007
A Special Message from PATCO: Safety and Security Remain Top Focus
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Released: 2/8/2007
A Message to Riders Regarding Wednesday's Incident at Woodcrest Station
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Released: 2/1/2007
Ride PATCO to the Philadelphia Auto Show
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Released: 1/16/2007
Escalators - Routine Inspection and Maintenance
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Released: 12/18/2006
Statement Regarding Disabled PATCO Train
Following normal incident investigation procedures, we have discovered that a motor failure created smoke and sparks on the outside of the first car of a three-car train this morning, causing an immediate stoppage of the train as it was crossing the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. No smoke entered inside the train.
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Released: 12/6/2006
PATCO’s Holiday Toy Drive Now through December 15
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Released: 11/20/2006
PATCO’s 15th Annual Yuletide Ride
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Released: 11/13/2006
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Released: 11/8/2006
PATCO Offers Riders More Than Convenient Train Service
Todaro’s Fresh Market Opens Concession Stand at Woodcrest Station
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Released: 10/27/2006
Puppies Take Their 1st Train Ride On PATCO
The PATCO High Speed Line will host a group of four-legged passengers this Saturday, October 28, when 15 seeing eye puppy trainees take their first ever train ride. The seeing-eye-puppies-in-training will ride PATCO from Cherry Hill to Philadelphia along with 20 trainers.
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Released: 8/16/2006
Ben Franklin Bridge 5th Street Pedestrian Tunnel In Philadelphia Closed Until Further Notice
The 5th Street Pedestrian Tunnel under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia will be closed for repairs until further notice.
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Released: 7/27/2006
PATCO’s ongoing interlocking and roadbed rehabilitation project is coming to the Haddonfield area starting the weekend of August 18.
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Released: 7/6/2006
DRPA Celebrates "Ben Franklin Bridge, 80 Years of History"
The DRPA was full of celebration as children from Philadelphia and Camden joined Authority officials in marking the 80th birthday of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
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Released: 6/22/2006
PATCO High Speed Line Stations Get Spring Cleaning
Homeowners aren’t the only ones spring cleaning this year.
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Released: 1/19/2006
South Jersey Waterfront Master Plan Presentation
On Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at a press conference, officials at the Delaware River Port Authority along with Congressman Robert E. Andrews of New Jersey, and NJ State Senators Wayne R. Bryant and Stephen M. Sweeney presented and discussed the South Jersey Waterfront Master Plan.
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PATCO Eagles Super Bowl Championship Parade Information
PATCO to run modified schedule for Super Bowl Parade
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