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PATCO Reopens Four Stations, Increases Service

Increased Service to Promote Social Distancing

LINDENWOLD, NJ – The Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) reopened four closed stations on Monday, September 14 and altered the schedule to provide additional capacity and more frequent train service.

The agency moved toward restoring normal operations as mass transit plays a vital role in economic recovery.
 
“As more riders return to PATCO, we will be evaluating our approach and strategies relating to every aspect of how our service is delivered,” said John D. Rink, PATCO General Manager. “Our goal now is to ensure our service provides enough capacity so that there is enough room on platforms and trains to facilitate appropriate social distancing.”

ALL STATIONS OPEN
All stations will be open 24 hours a day with the exception of 9/10th & Locust Street station which closes daily between 12:07 a.m. and 4:20 a.m. The Ashland, Westmont, City Hall and 12/13th & Locust Street Stations were temporarily closed since March 28 as part of the agency’s COVID-19 response. During the closures, work continued to progress on the elevator installation project and the elevator at Ashland Station has been completed and placed in service.

INCREASED SCHEDULE
Weekday train service was to every 5 to 10 minutes during rush hour periods. Weekend departures increased with trains running every 20 minutes on Saturdays and 30 minutes on Sundays. To view the schedule, click here.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS CONTINUE
PATCO’s pandemic-response measures remain in effect, such as frequent cleanings and requiring all customers wear face coverings while in stations, on platforms and onboard trains. Signs are posted throughout the transit line to promote the face social distancing when traveling PATCO. In addition, hand sanitizer dispensers are available in all stations near the fare gates.

The service enhancements went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, September 14.

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