SEPTA Metro L Lines
The SEPTA Metro L Lines are named as such because they operate via the Market-Frankford Subway/Elevated. Since many locals refered to this line as the “El”, it was only appropriate to name them as such, with the letter L.
The numbers assigned to the SEPTA Metro L lines are based on their service level. This is one of the only two SEPTA Metro Lines that only have one service level.
- L1 local service, making all stops service between Frankford Transit Center and 69th Street Transit Center
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Stations Along the SEPTA Metro L Lines
Below is a chart depicting all of the stops along the L lines, along with connecting bus and metro routes that serve them.
Station Name | Location | Connecting Metro Lines | Connecting Bus Service | Video? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frankford Transit CenterReplaced Bridge-Pratt Station on September 23rd 2003
Opened September 23rd 2003 | Frankford Avenue between Bridge and Pratt Streets | L1 | 3, 5, 8, 14, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 50, 58, 66, 67, 72, 73, 82, 84, 88, Boulevard Direct | |
Arrott Transit CenterOriginally named…
Opened November 5th 1922 | Frankford Avenue and Arrott Street | L1 | ||
ChurchOpened November 5th 1922 | Frankford Avenue and Church Street | L1 | 3, 5 | |
Erie-TorresdaleOpened November 5th 1922 | Kensington, Erie, and Torresdale Avenues | L1 | 3, 53, 56 | |
TiogaOpened November 5th 1922 | Kensington Avenue and Tioga Street | L1 | 3 | |
Kensington-AlleghenyOpened November 5th 1922 | Kensington and Allegheny Avenue | L1 | 3, 60 | |
SomersetOpened November 5th 1922 | Kensington Avenue and Somerset St | L1 | 3, 54, 76 | |
HuntingdonOpened November 5th 1922 | Kensington Avenue and Huntingtdon Street | L1 | 3, 39 | |
Front-DauphinOpened November 5th 1922 | Front Street and Dauphin Street | L1 | 3, 39 | |
BerksOpened November 5th 1922 | Front and Berks Streets | L1 | 3 | |
Front-GirardOpened November 5th 1922 | Front Street and Girard Avenue | G1 L1 | 5, 25 | |
Front-Spring GardenOpened May 16th 1977 | Spring Garden between Front and 2nd Streets | L1 | 5, 25, 43 | |
2nd StOpened August 3rd 1908 | Market and 2nd Streets | L1 | 5, 17, 44, 48 | |
5th St/Independence HallOpened August 3rd 1908 | Market and 5th Streets | L1 | 17, 33, 38, 44, 48 | |
8th-MarketOpened August 3rd 1908 | Market and 8th Streets | B3 L1 | NJ Transit Bus Service | |
11th StOpened August 3rd 1908 Temporarily Closed | Market and 11th Streets | L1 | 17, 23, 33, 38, 44, 45, 48 | |
13th StOpened August 3rd 1908 | Market and 13th Streets | 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124, 125 | ||
15th St/City HallOpened March 4th 1907 | Philadelphia City Hall, 15th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA | 4, 16, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124, 125, | ||
Drexel Station at 30th StreetOpened November 6th 1955 | Market and 30th Streets, Philadelphia, PA | 9, 30, 31, 44, 49, 124, 125 | ||
34th StOpened November 6th 1955 | Market and 34th Streets, Philadelphia, PA | L1 | 30, 31, 49, LUCY | |
40th StOpened November 6th 1955 | Market and 40th Streets, Philadelphia, PA | T Lines on Diversion L1 | 30, 40, 79, LUCY | |
46th StOpened March 4th 1907 | Market and 46th Streets, Philadelphia, PA | L1 | 31, 64 | |
52nd StOpened March 4th 1907 | Market and 52nd Streets, Philadelphia, PA | L1 | 31, 52 | |
56th StOpened March 4th 1907 | Market and 56th Streets, Philadelphia, PA | L1 | 31, 63 | |
60th StOpened March 4th 1907 | Market and 60th Streets, Philadelphia, PA | L1 | 31, 46 | |
63rd StOpened March 4th 1907 | Market and 63rd Streets, Philadelphia, PA | L1 | 21, 31 | |
MillbourneOpened March 4th 1907 | Wister Drive at Millbourne Avenue Millbourne, PA | L1 | ||
69th St Transit CenterOpened March 4th 1907 | Market Street and 69th Street Boulevard, Upper Darby, PA |
| 21, 30, 65, 68, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 120, 123, 126 |
Overnight Service
Since June 16th 1991, overnight service on the SEPTA Metro L Lines has been provided by bus. Between the hours of 12:30am and 5:00 am, trains do not operate, and instead buses operate via Frankford Avenue, Kensington Avenue, Front Street, and Market Street with signs designating it as L1 Owl service, and making stops at all L1 stops. At 15th St/City Hall Station, buses are coordinated with the B1 Owl bus service, operating every 15 minutes.
SEPTA Metro L Lines Equipment
As of 2026, SEPTA operates all ADTranz M4 cars on the SEPTA Metro L Lines
| Year | Make/Model | Image | Fleet Numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | ADTranz Metro M4 |  | 1001-1032 1035-1220 (All married pairs) | • operates in six car consists • multiple units retired • cars 1033 and 1034 were converted to work cars |
Historic Timetables
These are older, out of date timetables of the SEPTA Metro L Lines and the Market-Frankford Line. Since this service is still active, it’s best you look at SEPTA’s official website for up-to-date timetables, as below are out of date timetables for educational/archival purposes only.
- Market-Frankford Line
- SEPTA Metro L Line
- 2026
- February 22nd 2026
- August 23rd 2026
- August 23rd 2026 (online revision)
- 2026