Elwyn station

Elwyn station is a SEPTA Regional Rail station in Media, Pennsylvania. It was the former southern terminus of the SEPTA Media/Elwyn Line until its 2022 re-expansion to become the Media/Wawa Line.

Elwyn
Platforms at Elwyn station
General information
Location35 Elwyn Avenue
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Coordinates39.90780°N 75.41124°W / 39.90780; -75.41124
Owned bySEPTA
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Connections SEPTA Suburban Bus: 117
Construction
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zone3
History
RebuiltJune 1, 1975 (SEPTA)
1990
Previous namesGreenwood
Passengers
2017425 boardings
369 alightings
(weekday average)
Rank61 of 146
Services
Preceding station SEPTA Following station
Wawa
Terminus
 Media/Wawa Line Media
toward Temple University
Former services
Preceding station SEPTA Following station
Williamson School
toward West Chester
 West Chester Line Media
toward Suburban Station
Preceding station Pennsylvania Railroad Following station
Williamson School
toward West Chester
 West Chester Line Media
toward Suburban Station

In 2013, the station saw 510 boardings and 496 alightings on an average weekday. Service initially continued west to West Chester station, but was suspended in September 1986 due to poor track conditions. SEPTA service as far west as Wawa station was restored on August 21, 2022.

In 2009, SEPTA added 90 parking spaces to Elwyn station.

Prior to being named Elwyn, the station was known as Greenwood.

  • Elwyn station in January 2018
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