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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 04 April 2018 - 08:26 AM

SEPTA news release:

 
"V for Villanova, V for Victory!"

SEPTA Announces Service Plan for Wildcats' Championship Parade in Center City

April 03, 2018

 

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 3, 2018) - The Greater Philadelphia region is celebrating once again - this time the Villanova men's basketball team's third NCAA championship. On Thursday, April 5, the region will commemorate the Wildcats' win with a parade in Center City from 20th and Market Streets to Dilworth Park, beginning at 11 a.m. SEPTA has announced the following service adjustments for fans heading to the festivities and to accommodate the parade route.

 

Extra capacity will be added to SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL), Market-Frankford Line (MFL) and Broad Street Line (BSL). The NHSL provides service from the Villanova University area with stops at Radnor and Villanova Stations (Please note Stadium Station is currently closed for renovations). NHSL passengers can transfer to the MFL at 69th Street Transportation Center to continue the trip to Center City.

 

Regional Rail is also an option for fans traveling to the parade, as SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Line serves stations in Radnor, Villanova and Rosemont . Paoli/Thorndale Line trains operate approximately every 30 minutes. Schedule details are available at www.septa.org/schedules/rail/index.html.

 

Parade routing will impact SEPTA service through Center City. Bus Routes 2, 4, 7, 16, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 48, 62, 124 and 125 will be detoured around City Hall and Dilworth Park from approximately 9 a.m. -3 p.m. on Thursday. Complete detour information will be posted in the System Status section of www.septa.org.

 

SEPTA's 15th Street MFL stations and the City Hall BSL station are scheduled to remain open during the parade; however, if conditions become overcrowded, those stations will be bypassed. Passengers should use 13th Street MFL and Walnut-Locust BSL stations in the event 15th and City Hall Stations are closed. Train announcements will be made and SEPTA personnel will be on-hand to direct passengers to the parade route. Passengers for Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 and 36 should look for service announcements regarding possible station closures.

 

SEPTA reminds all regular passengers that the commute, especially on the Paoli/Thorndale Line and NHSL, could be extremely heavy. SEPTA urges those using its trains, buses and trolleys for the parade to purchase their tickets and passes in advance. Details on all SEPTA fare options are available at www.septa.org/fares/.

 

SEPTA employee ambassadors wearing red jackets will be available at Center City and Villanova-area stations to assist travelers before and after the parade. For complete service updates and detours, as well as schedules, station maps and fare information, visit www.septa.org, call 215-580-7800, or follow SEPTA on Twitter at @SEPTA and @SEPTA_Social.

 

 



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Posted 04 April 2018 - 08:36 AM

SEPTA.org:

 

 
Villanova Men's Basketball Championship Parade
 

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Thursday, April 5, 2018, 11:00 a.m.

 

 

The Philadelphia region will commemorate the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions Villanova University with a Center City parade Thursday, April 5 beginning at 20th and Market Sts. and ending at Dilworth Park (1 South 15th St., Philadelphia, PA).

 

Several SEPTA Bus Routes will be placed on a temporary detour and SEPTA will provide extra capacity on the Norristown High Speed Line and the Broad Street and Market Frankford Lines for fans traveling to Center City for the parade.

 

SEPTA reminds all regular customers that the commute, especially on the Paoli/Thorndale Line and Norristown High Speed Line, could be extremely heavy. As per the Center City Fare Collection policy, ALL customers traveling from Center City Stations, on Weekdays between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. must have a pre-paid fare (ticket or pass) before going to the train platform. Fares can be purchased at the Station Ticket Office or in advance. Please visit the Fares section for additional information.

 

 

Customers should refer to the information below for specific service information. Please check this page regularly for updates.

 

SEPTA System Map

 

Customers can visit the System Map or use Google Transit to find the best route to the parade. Click on the station on the System Map for hours of operation, ticket office hours, and parking information.

 

Clickable line maps for SEPTA trains, trolleys, and the Broad Street and Market Frankford Lines are listed below.

 

Bus Service

 

The following SEPTA Bus Routes will be placed on a temporary detour Thursday, April 5 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 3:00 p.m.:

 

Specific routing information will be added prior to the start of the parade.

 

Bus Route Detours (Market St. between 20th and 15th Sts. and JFK Blvd. between Broad & 17th Sts.): 2, 4, 7, 9, 16, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 48, 62, 124/125

TIP: Bus detour information and updates or changes to service will be published on System Status and TransitView. Detour times are subject to change. Customers should check System Status and TransitView regularly.

 

Market Frankford & Broad Street Line Service

Extra capacity will be added to the Broad Street and Market Frankford Lines. In Center City, 15th St. Station (MFL) and City Hall Station (BSL) are scheduled to remain open during the parade, however; if conditions become overcrowded, those stations will be bypassed. Customers should use 13th St. Station (MFL) and Walnut-Locust Station (BSL) as an alternate. Announcements will be made with updates to service.

 

Norristown High Speed Line

The Norristown High Speed Line provides service from the Villanova University area with stops at Radnor, Villanova, and Stadium stations. NHSL customers should transfer to the Market Frankford Line at 69th St. Transportation Center for service to Center City.

 

Please note, Stadium Station is currently closed due to a station reconstruction project.

 

Regional Rail Service

 

The Paoli/Thorndale Line, operating every 30 minutes, offers service from Radnor, Villanova, and Rosemont stations. Customers should refer to the Paoli/Thorndale Line schedule for complete service information.

 

Trolleys: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36 and 101 & 102

Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36 customers should regularly check System Status for possible station closures during the parade.

 

Tips & Additional Information

 

Customer Service: Visit the Customer Service section for contact information or follow @SEPTA_SOCIAL.

 

On Your Mobile Device: Download the official SEPTA app for iPhone or Android for real-time service information, schedules, and service options.

 

Customer Safety: See something, Say Something. Learn about the many ways to ride safely on the System Safety section of our website.

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