Traffic & Transit
SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line To Be Suspended Indefinitely
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, SEPTA is limiting more of its services. Here's what it means for the Norristown area.
NORRISTOWN, PA — As the coronavirus outbreak continues, SEPTA is limiting more of its services. And the Manayunk/Norristown line is among those being suspended.
The regional rail line will be shut down beginning Thursday, April 9.
Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Norristown High Speed Line remains operational daily on a Saturday schedule. See schedule details here. Riders should board via the back; boarding via the front is reserved for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.
The Line will allow only 30 riders at a time.
Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Bus routes 90, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 131 continue to run from Norristown.
The parking garage at the Norristown SEPTA station remains closed.
In addition to Manayunk/Norristown, the following lines will also be suspended: Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West, Cynwyd, West Trenton, and Wilmington Newark.
Meanwhile, the Lansdale, Paoli, Media/Elwyn, Trenton, Warminster, Airport, and Fox Chase lines will continue to operate on a limited schedule.
SEPTA had been operating their regional rail lines on a "severe weather plan" Saturday schedule since March 17.
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