SEPTA's Ardmore Regional Rail Station Reopens After Years of Delays

Renovations to the station serving SEPTA and Amtrak are now complete after significant construction delays.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 11:03am

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Construction at the Ardmore Regional Rail station that services SEPTA and Amtrak is now completed after years of significant delays. The station serves SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale line and Amtrak at Lancaster and Anderson Avenues, not far from Suburban Square. The renovations include new sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, platforms, and a renovated building with an elevator, making the station more accessible for all riders.

Why it matters

The Ardmore Regional Rail station is an important transit hub for the Philadelphia region, serving both SEPTA commuter rail and Amtrak intercity rail. The multi-year renovation project aimed to modernize and improve accessibility at this historic station, which has seen over 150 years of railroad activity.

The details

Renovations at the Ardmore Regional Rail station began in 2019 and were originally supposed to take two and a half years to complete, but the project was plagued by delays. The pandemic brought construction to a halt, and global supply chain issues caused further delays when work resumed. There were also reportedly unexpected structural issues within the old building that contributed to the extended timeline.

  • Renovations began in 2019.
  • The project was originally supposed to take two and a half years to complete.
  • Construction was halted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Global supply chain issues caused further delays when work resumed.

The players

SEPTA

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, the regional public transportation provider serving the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Amtrak

The national passenger railroad service of the United States.

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What’s next

The newly renovated Ardmore Regional Rail station is now open and accessible to all passengers, providing an improved transit experience for commuters and intercity travelers.

The takeaway

The completion of the Ardmore Regional Rail station renovation project after years of delays highlights the challenges of modernizing aging transportation infrastructure, but also the importance of making these critical hubs more accessible and accommodating for all riders.