Line of the Week: Warminster
August 16, 2021
This week we’ll be exploring SEPTA’s Warminster Line. The Warminster Line is a Regional Rail Line that runs between Penn Medicine Station and Warminster.
The Warminster Line began service on December 18, 1872 under the North East Pennsylvania Railroad. Over a century later in 1983, SEPTA took control of the line, calling it the R2 Warminster. On July 25, 2010, SEPTA dropped the R-number naming system and the R2 Warminster became simply the Warminster Line.
This route is 22.3 miles long with 19 stations along the way, including Suburban Station, Fern Rock, Glenside, and Hatboro. The Warminster Line connects with a number of SEPTA bus routes such as the Route 22, 77, and 310.
If you're looking to do some shopping, the Warminster Line's Willow Grove Station is only a few minutes down the road from the Willow Grove Mall. To get there from the station, you can either make the short walk or hop the Route 55 bus and get dropped off right at the mall's entrance. If you're heading to the airport, the Warminster Line can take you there! Select Warminster Line trains continue to Philadelphia International Airport, just make sure to check the schedule before you go.
Now that Travel Wallet is available on Regional Rail, riding couldn't be easier! All you have to do is tap your SEPTA Key on the platform or turnstile validator at your boarding station. This opens your trip. Then sit back and enjoy your ride! When you exit, tap off at the platform or turnstile validator before you leave the station. This closes out the trip. Again, all you have to do is Tap, Ride, Tap! You can read about the most up-to-date fare information here! Not only that, but children under the age of 12 ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult! And if you've never ridden the Warminster Line, check out this informative video here!
Before you leave the house, there are a few things you'll want to remember. Check to make sure you have your SEPTA Key card before you leave. Masks are still required on all SEPTA vehicles. This isn't just to keep you safe, it's to keep everyone who rides SEPTA safe! Ensure your mask is covering both your mouth and your nose. And remember - vehicle capacity limits on SEPTA vehicles are now lifted.
