SEPTA inaugurates new “Wawa Station” in Delaware
The train operator has extended its rail service for the first time since establishing the Airport Line in 1985 and celebrated the opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Wawa and SEPTA celebrated the opening of “Wawa Station”, a new terminus of the Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line. The Wawa Service Restoration Project began back in 2018 with 3.5 miles of Regional Rail service restored to a growing area of Delaware County. Both firm’s celebrated the reopening by cutting the ribbon at the recently completed location.
The opening supports recent activities and offers opportunities for future transit-oriented development. The inauguration marks the first extension of SEPTA’s rail service since the Airport Line was established in 1985. SEPTA trains last served this area in 1986.
“We are thrilled to be bringing rail service back to this community after 35 years. We are thankful to the residents of Middletown Township and Chester Heights Borough for their patience throughout construction and look forward to welcoming them to their new hometown station. SEPTA service from Wawa Station is the convenient way to travel for those returning to offices or visiting the region for recreation and entertainment,” said Leslie S. Richards, General Manager and CEO for SEPTA.
SEPTA will run high-frequency service to and from Wawa Station, including early-morning inbound, late- night outbound, and express trips. The new station is fully ADA accessible with a 600-space parking deck and connections to SEPTA Bus Routes 111 and 114. The building and tunnel feature artwork installations that show the retailer’s rich history of transporting milk from the dairy farm to the city via Wawa Station.
“We are proud to partner with our friends at SEPTA on the return of the line located just across from the same Wawa Dairy that has continued to bottle and distribute trusted quality products for more than 100 years and counting. The new Wawa Station features elements that connect the rail and the surrounding area to our rich history, as well as some fun, brand elements that will greet commuters entering and exiting the station,” added Chris Gheysens, President and CEO of Wawa.
