PATCO Announces Modified Schedule For Eagles Super Bowl Parade

The Philadelphia Eagles will march the Lombardi Trophy through the streets on Philadelphia on Thursday, and you want to be there, but you don't want to drive. If you plan on taking PATCO, here's how you can do it.

PATCO will operate on a modified schedule on Thursday, Feb. 8, to accommodate those who wish to attend the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl parade, PATCO announced on Tuesday.

At 3 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, PATCO will close the Ashland, Haddonfield, Westmont, Collingswood, City Hall, 8th and Market Street, 12th/13th and Locust Street, and 15th/16th and Locust Street Stations.

PATCO trains will only service the Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Ferry Avenue, Broadway and 9th/10th and Locust Street stations westbound from 3:45 a.m. to 5:45 a.m., and eastbound from 3:43 a.m. to 6:17 a.m.

From 6 a.m. to about 1:50 p.m., PATCO will provide westbound service only from the Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Ferry Avenue and Broadway stations. Trains departing from these stations will express directly to the 9th/10th and Locust Street Station.

From about 1:20 p.m. to 8 p.m., PATCO will provide eastbound service only from 9th/10th and Locust Street Station to Broadway, Ferry Avenue, Woodcrest and Lindenwold stations.

Regular service will resume for westbound trains at 7:30 p.m., and for eastbound trains at 8:09 p.m.

There will be no bicycles allowed on PATCO trains during this time. Strollers will be allowed, but passengers are asked to ensure that they are folded while on the trains.

Regular fares apply for all customers age five and older; children four and under ride free. Tickets will be sold at all of the stations that will be providing service. Passengers who wish to buy tickets in advance are reminded to purchase their tickets at the station from which they intend to depart on Thursday.

The Ben Franklin Bridge South Walkway will be open throughout the day and into the evening for those who want to walk into Center City.

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