Press Releases

PATCO News & Information - Archives

Holiday Fun Begins on PATCO

Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity to ride the train with Santa this Saturday, December 6, 2014. Specially decorated PATCO trains will make three trips, leaving the Lindenwold station at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and picking up passengers at all stops along the way.

"We're making the train ride part of the family holiday fun," says John Rink, PATCO General Manager. "PATCO is the best way to enjoy holiday traditions in Philadelphia. Parking is free at our stations after 10 a.m. and our 8th/Market station is in walking distance of all the action."

After enjoying their ride with Santa and his elves, complete with seasonal music, Santa's Sleigh passengers can shop at Christmas Village in Love Park, check out the light show and "Christmas Carol" display at Macy's or strap on their ice skates at the Rothman Ice Rink at City Hall, in addition to the many other family-friendly activities.

PATCO trains will be running every 30 minutes in the normal weekend schedule, but to travel with Santa, be ready to board the Silver Sleigh at the following times:
• Lindenwold - 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
• Ashland - 9:32 a.m., 11:02 a.m. or 12:32 p.m.
• Woodcrest - 9:33 a.m., 11:03 a.m. or 12:33 p.m.
• Haddonfield - 9:36 a.m., 11:06 a.m. or 12:36 p.m.
• Westmont - 9:38 a.m., 11:08 a.m. or 12:38 p.m.
• Collingswood - 9:40 a.m., 11:10 a.m. or 12:40 p.m.
• Ferry Avenue - 9:42 a.m., 11:12 a.m. or 12:42 p.m.
• Broadway - 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.
• City Hall - 9:46 a.m., 11:16 a.m. or 12:46 p.m.

Regular fares apply for all customers ages five and older;
children four and under ride free.

For more information, call (856) 772-6968/6905. 

[ Return to List ]