Swarthmore Station ADA Access & Boarding Location Changes
Crews are performing construction work to create an accessibility path between the inbound and outbound platforms at Swarthmore Station. Once the project is complete, all passengers, including those with mobility challenges, will be able to move between the two train platforms more easily and safely.
Project Location and Timing
Swarthmore Station is located at 2 S. Chester Road in Swarthmore, PA. The work takes place under the existing track tunnel located slightly west on the outbound side of the station building.
Work occurs both during the week and on weekends.
The project began on in early November 2025 and will take about nine months to complete.
Impact on Riders
There will be modified boarding procedures during the daytime only over several weekends in November and December of 2025. Riders will need to board and deboard on the same side.
On Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16, from 5 am to 4 pm daily, passengers must board all trains on the outbound platforms from Morton-Rutledge to Moylan-Rose Valley stations. Passengers should add 15 minutes to their travel time.
Media/Wawa Line PDF Schedule – November 15 – 16 Only
- Inbound Platform Boarding:
- December 6 and 7
- December 13 and 14
Signs will be posted at the station with boarding directions.
In addition, the elevated boarding areas used for accessible train entry at Swarthmore Station will be closed from December 6, 2025 to February 6, 2026. Passengers who need the use of these accessibility features should considering utilizing the following stations instead:
- Morton Station: 2 S. Morton Ave, Morton, PA 19070
- Media Station: 309 Media Station Road, Media, PA 19063
- Wawa Station: 1490 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
Project Details
- Crews will begin setting up equipment to dig out space for future stairwells and ramps.
- A system to support excavation will be installed. This helps enable safe digging practices.
