SEPTA unveils revitalized historic Wayne Train Station
Written by jrood
February 14, 2001 SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey joined state and local leaders and members of the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Wayne Station on the Thorndale Regional rail line in Wayne, Delaware County, Pa. The ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of the extensive two-year $22.7-million Wayne Station Improvement Project. The project was funded as a joint federal, state and local effort to rejuvenate the historic station, which dates to the late 1800's.
Wayne Station continues to
be an important transit location as over 1,200 passenger trips are made from
the station each weekday.
New features of the
revitalized Wayne Station include new high-level platforms that will increase
passenger accessibility while reducing ‘dwell’ time improving performance. Also
featured are new ADA compliant passenger ramps, refurbished passenger
facilities and ticket window. Substantial restoration of the station-building
roof has been performed, along with the existing platform surfaces and fences
that have been have renewed and restored.
Improved signage, lighting
and new AV public address system have also been incorporated in the design of
the century-old structure, with a privacy wall on the inbound side constructed
for nearby area residents. Vibrant new landscaping now surrounds the station
with emphasis on the preservation of the popular holiday tree, which stands
adjacent to the station.
The Wayne Station
Improvement Project employed 17 Delaware Valley firms supporting local jobs in
construction including major contractors A&E Construction (general) of
Upper Darby, Vanalt (electrical) of Yeadon, and Santa Paula/Lima (mechanical)
of Philadelphia.
