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SEPTA Expands Rail Service for Big Sports and Entertainment Weekend
There's a lot going on in Philly this weekend—the Phillies vs. the Padres in a three game series, the Union vs. Real Madrid, and Rhianna takes the stage at the Wells Fargo Center.
According to a release issued by SEPTA, expanded rail service is ready for fans heading to a series of events this weekend at South Philadelphia’s Sports Complex.
The Phillies kick off the weekend with a Friday night opener of a three-game series against the Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Baseball fans will have plenty of company throughout the weekend, as music and sports fans fill the neighboring Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field.
SEPTA has fans covered with extra service on the Broad Street Line, which serves the Sports Complex at AT&T Station. Fans can avoid traffic jams and beat the heat aboard air-conditioned trains by taking advantage of the following SEPTA services:
Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Friday, July 22
Four "Sports Express" trains will run on the Broad Street Line for the Phillies-Padres game at 7:05 p.m. These trips are also a great option for Soul arena football fans heading to the Wells Fargo Center (7 p.m. start).
Find out what's happening in Norristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Saturday, July 23
• Sports Express trains will supplement regularly scheduled Broad Street Line service starting at 3 p.m. for the Phillies-Padres game at 4:10 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
• There will be two additional pre-show trips for the Rhianna Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center.
• Seven trains will be added to provide Sports Express service every 10 minutes starting at around 7:30 p.m. Extra service will also run on the Market-Frankford Line, which offers a free connection with the subway at City Hall for the Union vs. Real Madrid soccer match, 9 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Sunday, July 24
Broad Street Line Sports Express service will run every 10 minutes starting at approximately 12:15 p.m. for the 1:35 p.m. Phillies-Padres game at Citizens Bank Park.
Norristown residents can reach the Broad Street Line and subway at City Hall via the Norristown Transportation Center or the Elm Street SEPTA station.
For full schedule and fare information, visit SEPTA’s website or call
SEPTA Customer Service at 215-580-7800.
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