# Lansdale/Doylestown Line

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Lansdale/Doylestown Line Jenkintown–Wyncote station, a major stop on the Lansdale/Doylestown line in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Overview Status Operating Locale Philadelphia Montgomery County Bucks County Termini Penn Medicine Station Doylestown Stations 27 Website septa.org Service Type Commuter rail System SEPTA Regional Rail Route number R5 Doylestown and R5 Lansdale (1984–2010) Operator SEPTA Depot SEPTA Yards and maintenance facilities Rolling stock Electric multiple units Daily ridership 9,257 (FY 2024)[1] History Electrification July 26, 1931 (1931-07-26) Technical Character Grade-separated and at-grade Track gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Electrification Overhead line, 12 kV 25 Hz AC Route map Show interactive map Legend 34.4 mi 55.4 km Doylestown PA 611 32.8 mi 52.8 km Delaware Valley University 31.5 mi 50.7 km New Britain 29.7 mi 47.8 km Chalfont 27.5 mi 44.3 km Link Belt Weekdays 26.8 mi 43.1 km Colmar PA 309 25.9 mi 41.7 km Fortuna 25.0 mi 40.2 km 9th Street Bethlehem Branch 24.4 mi 39.3 km Lansdale PA 63 Stony Creek Branch 23.5 mi 37.8 km Pennbrook 22.4 mi 36 km North Wales Zone 4 3 US 202 20.0 mi 32.2 km Gwynedd Valley 18.8 mi 30.3 km Penllyn 17.3 mi 27.8 km Ambler 15.9 mi 25.6 km Fort Washington I-276 / Penna Turnpike PA 309 13.9 mi 22.4 km Oreland 13.0 mi 20.9 km North Hills to Warminster 11.9 mi 19.2 km Glenside to West Trenton 10.8 mi 17.4 km Jenkintown–Wyncote Zone 3 2 PA 611 9.2 mi 14.8 km Elkins Park Bypassed 8.4 mi 13.5 km Melrose Park Bypassed Zone 2 1 7.3 mi 11.7 km Fern Rock to Fox Chase PA 611 to Chestnut Hill East 5.1 mi 8.2 km Wayne Junction US 1 to Norristown–Elm Street 2.9 mi 4.7 km North Broad Zone 1 C 2.1 mi 3.4 km Temple University 0.5 mi 0.8 km Jefferson Station 0 mi Suburban Station Schuylkill River 0.9 mi 1.4 km 30th Street Station 1.8 mi 2.9 km Penn Medicine Station This diagram: view talk edit Show route diagram map

The **Lansdale/Doylestown Line** is a [SEPTA Regional Rail](/source/SEPTA_Regional_Rail) line connecting [Center City Philadelphia](/source/Center_City%2C_Philadelphia) to [Doylestown](/source/Doylestown_(SEPTA_station)) in [Bucks County, Pennsylvania](/source/Bucks_County%2C_Pennsylvania). With 9,257 daily riders every weekday in FY 2024, it is the second busiest line in SEPTA's Regional Rail network.[2][3]

Until 1981, [diesel-powered trains](/source/SEPTA_diesel_service) continued on the [Bethlehem Branch](/source/Bethlehem_Line) from [Lansdale](/source/Lansdale_(SEPTA_station)) to [Quakertown](/source/Quakertown_Passenger_and_Freight_Station), [Bethlehem](/source/Union_Station_(Bethlehem)), and [Allentown](/source/Allentown_station_(Lehigh_Valley_Railroad)). Restored service on that portion has been proposed, but is not planned by [SEPTA](/source/SEPTA). The line is currently used by the [East Penn Railroad](/source/East_Penn_Railroad) for freight.

## History

### 20th century

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A [Reading Company](/source/Reading_Company) [Silverliner II](/source/Budd_Silverliner) at [Doylestown](/source/Doylestown%2C_Pennsylvania) in 1970

The Lansdale/Doylestown Line utilizes what is known as the [SEPTA Main Line](/source/SEPTA_Main_Line), a four-track line that has been owned by [SEPTA](/source/SEPTA) since 1983. Prior to that, it was owned by [Conrail](/source/Conrail) between 1976 and 1983 and by the [Reading Railroad](/source/Reading_Company) before 1976. The main part of the line, from Philadelphia north to [Lansdale](/source/Lansdale), was part of the Reading Railroad's northbound route from Philadelphia to [Bethlehem](/source/Bethlehem%2C_Pennsylvania), and then to [Wilkes-Barre](/source/Wilkes-Barre%2C_Pennsylvania) and [Scranton](/source/Scranton%2C_Pennsylvania).

Originally arriving and departing at the former [Reading Terminal](/source/Reading_Terminal), now part of the [Pennsylvania Convention Center](/source/Pennsylvania_Convention_Center), the line has, since 1985, been directly connected to the ex-PRR/Penn Central side by the [Center City Commuter Rail Tunnel](/source/Center_City_Commuter_Connection). Unlike the ex-PRR/Penn Central [Paoli/Thorndale Line](/source/Paoli%2FThorndale_Line) it is often paired with for through-service, the ex-RDG line was not as heavily built, as the RDG segregated its through-freight and passenger movements. While the four-track section between the tunnel and Wayne Junction and the two-track section from Wayne Junction to [Jenkintown](/source/Jenkintown%E2%80%93Wyncote_(SEPTA_station)) are grade-separated, the two-track section from Jenkintown to [Lansdale](/source/Lansdale_(SEPTA_station)) and the single track from Lansdale to [Doylestown](/source/Doylestown_(SEPTA_station)) has both at-grade railroad crossings and over- and underpasses.[4]

Electrified service between Philadelphia and [Hatboro](/source/Hatboro_(SEPTA_station)), Lansdale, Doylestown and [West Trenton](/source/West_Trenton_(SEPTA_station)) was opened on July 26, 1931. Equipment consisted of dark green painted [electric multiple unit](/source/Electric_multiple_unit) cars built at the Reading's own shops. Some of the cars were rebuilt during the 1960s receiving air conditioning, refreshed interior and a new blue paint scheme resulting in their being referred to as "Blueliners". Today, the line uses the [Silverliner](/source/Silverliner) family of EMU cars which operate throughout SEPTA's Regional Rail system.[4]

Service to [Bethlehem](/source/Bethlehem%2C_Pennsylvania) and the [Lehigh Valley](/source/Lehigh_Valley) languished due to the post-World War II surge of the automobile as well as the opening of the [Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension](/source/Interstate_476) in 1957. In 1972, scheduled trips on the 56-mile Reading [Bethlehem Line](/source/Bethlehem_Line) between Bethlehem and Reading Terminal ranged from 1 hour and 28 minutes to 1 hour and 43 minutes.[5] Service north of Lansdale in the non-electrified territory was terminated by SEPTA on July 29, 1981.[4] Trackage north of Quakertown was dismantled after the railbed was leased for use as the interim Saucon Rail Trail.

Between 1984–2010 the route was designated **R5 Doylestown** and **R5 Lansdale** as part of SEPTA's [diametrical reorganization](/source/SEPTA_Regional_Rail#Center_City_tunnel) of its lines. Lansdale and Doylestown trains operated through the city center to the [Paoli Line](/source/Paoli%2FThorndale_Line) on the ex-Pennsylvania side of the system.[6]

### 21st century

In the early 2000s, upgrades were made to several stations to make them ADA-accessible by giving them elevated platforms. In 2005, construction began[7] on a new station at [Fort Washington](/source/Fort_Washington_station) which was moved 300 feet to the south.[8] In 2007, construction began to reconstruct the platforms at [North Wales station](/source/North_Wales_station) and build a new station atop the existing footprint.[9] In 2008, construction began to build a new station at [Ambler](/source/Ambler_station) across the street from the existing station.[9] All three projects were complete by 2010.[10][11]

The R-number naming system was dropped on July 25, 2010.[12] As of 2026[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lansdale/Doylestown_Line&action=edit), most Lansdale/Doylestown Line trains continue through Center City to Wilmington or Newark on the [Wilmington/Newark Line](/source/Wilmington%2FNewark_Line) on weekdays and to Malvern or Thorndale on the [Paoli/Thorndale Line](/source/Paoli%2FThorndale_Line) on weekends.[13]

On August 29, 2011, SEPTA adjusted the midday service pattern to encourage ridership at [Colmar station](/source/Colmar_(SEPTA_station)), which had available parking capacity immediately adjacent to [Pennsylvania Route 309](/source/Pennsylvania_Route_309). Previously, every other train turned back at Lansdale; those trains then continued on to call at Colmar before terminating at [Link Belt](/source/Link_Belt_(SEPTA_station)), providing half-hourly service at Colmar between the morning and afternoon rush hours.[14][15]

On December 18, 2011, SEPTA eliminated weekend service at Link Belt and New Britain due to low ridership.[15][16] In the fall of 2012, New Britain was added back to the weekend schedule as a flag stop.[17][18]

A large [parking garage](/source/Parking_garage) opened at [Lansdale station](/source/Lansdale_(SEPTA_station)) on April 17, 2017, offering space for over 600 vehicles.[19][20] [9th Street station](/source/9th_Street_(SEPTA_station)) opened nearby in 2015 as an alternate parking location during construction,[21] and remains open as part of planned [transit-oriented development](/source/Transit-oriented_development).[22]

SEPTA activated [positive train control](/source/Positive_train_control) on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line from Doylestown to Glenside on June 13, 2016. Positive train control was activated from Glenside to Fern Rock on December 12, 2016 and from Fern Rock to 30th Street on January 9, 2017.[23]

On April 9, 2020, service on the line was truncated to [Lansdale](/source/Lansdale_station) due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Pennsylvania). Service to Doylestown resumed on June 22, 2020.[24][25] While service has resumed, it remains more limited than before the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during peak hours.

Before the pandemic, during peak hours there were 10 trains in the morning (arriving in Center City from open until 9:30 a.m.) and 11 peak trains in the afternoon (leaving Center City between 4 and 7 p.m.).[26][27] Of the peak morning trains, 5 originated in [Doylestown](/source/Doylestown_station), 2 originated in [Colmar](/source/Colmar_station_(SEPTA)), and 3 originated in [Lansdale](/source/Lansdale_station). Five of the peak morning trains were express trains; 3 were express from [Fort Washington](/source/Fort_Washington_station) to [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station) and 2 were express from [Jenkintown](/source/Jenkintown%E2%80%93Wyncote_station) to [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station).[27] Of the peak afternoon trains, 5 terminated at [Lansdale](/source/Lansdale_station), 1 terminated at [Link Belt](/source/Link_Belt_station), and 5 terminated at [Doylestown](/source/Doylestown_station). Five of the peak afternoon trains were express trains; 4 were express from [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station) to [Fort Washington](/source/Fort_Washington_station) and 1 was express from [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station) to [North Wales](/source/North_Wales_(SEPTA_station)).[27]

Through the first half of 2024, during the same peak hours, there are only 7 trains in the morning and 6 peak trains in the afternoon.[28] Of the morning trains, only 4 are express trains; one is express from [Fort Washington](/source/Fort_Washington_station) to [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station), and 3 are express from [Jenkintown](/source/Jenkintown%E2%80%93Wyncote_station) to [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station).[28] Only three of the afternoon trains are express; one is express from [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station) to [Jenkintown](/source/Jenkintown%E2%80%93Wyncote_station) and 1 was express from [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station) to [Fort Washington](/source/Fort_Washington_station).[28] Beginning in September 2024, [SEPTA](/source/SEPTA) is restoring up to 80% pre-pandemic capacity across the System.[29] On the Lansdale/Doylestown Line, this means 8 peak trains in the morning and 8 peak trains in the afternoon with roughly half express trains. Of the morning, two express from [Fort Washington](/source/Fort_Washington_station) to [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station), and 3 are express from [Jenkintown](/source/Jenkintown%E2%80%93Wyncote_station) to [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station), while in the afternoon, two express from [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station) to [Jenkintown](/source/Jenkintown%E2%80%93Wyncote_station) and 2 was express from [Temple University](/source/Temple_University_station) to [Fort Washington](/source/Fort_Washington_station).[30]

## Stations

The Reading Company constructed the current building at Jenkintown–Wyncote station in 1932

Penllyn station opened in 1930

Lansdale station, a major station along the line

Colmar station in 2006

Doylestown station, which serves as the terminus of the Lansdale/Doylestown Line

In 1952, a complete trip from [Lansdale station](/source/Lansdale_station) to [Reading Terminal](/source/Reading_Terminal) took 52 minutes inbound and 48 minutes outbound for a local train stopping at each station with the fastest express train operating at only 37 and 42 minutes, respectively.[31] In 2025, a complete trip from [Lansdale station](/source/Lansdale_station) to [Jefferson Station](/source/Jefferson_Station_(SEPTA)) also takes 52 minutes inbound and 48 minutes outbound locally; however, the fastest express train only operates at 46 minutes in both directions.[30]

The Lansdale/Doylestown Line makes the following station stops after leaving the [Center City Commuter Connection](/source/Center_City_Commuter_Connection); stations indicated with a gray background are closed.

Zone[32] Station Miles (km) from Center City Date opened Connections / notes C Temple University 2.1 (3.4) 1911 SEPTA Regional Rail: all lines 1 North Broad 2.9 (4.7) 1929 SEPTA Regional Rail: SEPTA Metro: SEPTA City Bus: 4, 16, 54 Known as North Broad Street until 1992. Wayne Junction 5.1 (8.2) 1881 SEPTA Regional Rail: SEPTA City Bus: 2, 23, 53 SEPTA Trackless Trolley: 75 Logan Discontinued by SEPTA on October 4, 1992.[33] Tabor Fern Rock T.C. 7.3 (11.7) September 9, 1956 SEPTA Regional Rail: SEPTA Metro: SEPTA City Bus: 4, 28, 57, 70 Philadelphia city line 2 Melrose Park 8.4 (13.5) SEPTA Regional Rail: Elkins Park 9.2 (14.8) May 14, 1899[34] SEPTA Regional Rail: SEPTA City Bus: 28 Originally known as Elkins, but has also been known as Ashbourne. 3 Jenkintown–Wyncote 10.8 (17.4) 1859 SEPTA Regional Rail: SEPTA City Bus: 77 Originally known as Jenkintown. Glenside 11.9 (19.2) SEPTA Regional Rail: SEPTA City Bus: 22, 77 North Hills 13.0 (20.9) Oreland 13.9 (22.4) 1890 Fellwick 14.8 (23.8) 1855[35] Known as Sandy Run from 1855–March 1884,[36] Camp Hill from March 1884–February 16, 1931,[37] and Sellwick.[37] Closed on November 10, 1996 due to low ridership.[38] Fort Washington 15.9 (25.6) 1903 SEPTA Suburban Bus: 94, 95, 201 Ambler 17.3 (27.8) 1855[35] SEPTA Suburban Bus: 94, 95 Known as Wissahickon until 1869, when it was renamed after Mary Johnson Ambler, a local hero who helped in the Great Train Wreck of 1856.[35] Penllyn 18.8 (30.3) 1930 SEPTA Suburban Bus: 94 Gwynedd Valley 20.0 (32.2) 1888 4 North Wales 22.4 (36.0) 1873[39] SEPTA Suburban Bus: 96 Pennbrook 23.5 (37.8) SEPTA Suburban Bus: 94 Lansdale 24.4 (39.3) February 7, 1903[40] SEPTA Suburban Bus: 96, 132 9th Street 25.0 (40.2) November 15, 2015[41][42] Fortuna 25.9 (41.7) SEPTA Suburban Bus: 132 Colmar 26.8 (43.1) 1856 The station was called Line Lexington until 1871. Link Belt 27.5 (44.3) December 2, 1952[43] Chalfont 29.7 (47.8) BCT: DART West New Britain 31.5 (50.7) BCT: DART West Delaware Valley University 32.8 (52.8) BCT: Doylestown DART, DART West Known as Farm School until the 1960s, then called Delaware Valley College until 2015. Doylestown 34.4 (55.4) 1871 SEPTA City Bus: 55 BCT: Doylestown DART Trans-Bridge Lines (to New Hope and New York City) Greyhound Lines (to Allentown and Scranton)

## Ridership

Between FY 2013–FY 2019 yearly ridership on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line ranged between 4.6–5.0 million before collapsing during the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_States).[note 1]

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## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-44)** Data for individual lines is not available for FY 2020.[1]

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## External links

- ["SEPTA – Lansdale/Doylestown line schedule"](http://septa.org/schedules/rail/pdf/doy.pdf) (PDF).

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