Franklin Square (PATCO Station)
Franklin Square is an abandoned PATCO Speedline station located at Franklin Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
The station first opened on June 7, 1936, along with 8th Street in Philadelphia and City Hall and Broadway in Camden, New Jersey, as part of Philadelphia Rapid Transit's Bridge Line service. The station was opened for several years before it was closed, citing low ridership.
The station was refurbished and reopened as a PATCO station in 1976, coinciding with the Bicentennial celebration. The station remained open until 1979, when it was closed again due to low ridership.
All PATCO trains pass through this station when they enter Philadelphia. The platform and walkway are usually visible out the left side of the train. The interior is well lit and graffiti free. From the surface, entrances are visible, but sealed by concrete.
Read more about Franklin Square (PATCO Station): Reopening of Franklin Square PATCO Station, New Service
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