DeKalb Street station

DeKalb Street station, formerly known as King Manor station, is a SEPTA rapid transit station in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. It serves the Norristown High Speed Line (Route 100) and is located on Ford Street near DeKalb Street (U.S. Route 202), although SEPTA gives the address as Ford Street and Crooked Lane. All trains stop at DeKalb Street. The station lies 12.3 track miles (19.8 km) from 69th Street Terminal.

For the station formerly known as DeKalb Street, see Norristown Transportation Center.

DeKalb Street
General information
Location	Ford Street near DeKalb Street Bridgeport, Pennsylvania,
Coordinates	40.0989°N 75.3520°W / 40.0989; -75.3520
Owned by	SEPTA
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	SEPTA Suburban Bus: 99
Construction
Parking	Yes
History
Opened	c. 1912
Electrified	Third rail
Previous names	King Manor (–2010)
Services
Preceding station SEPTA Following station Bridgeport toward Norristown T.C. Norristown High Speed Line Hughes Park toward 69th Street T.C.
Former services Preceding station Lehigh Valley Transit Company Following station Bridgeport toward Allentown Liberty Bell High Speed Line Until 1951 Hughes Park toward 69th Street
Future services (2024) Preceding station SEPTA Metro Following station Bridgeport toward Norristown Hughes Park toward 69th Street
Location

Originally named DeKalb Street station upon opening,^[1] the name was changed to King Manor.^[when?] SEPTA reverted to the station name on September 5, 2010.^[2] The platform reflects the new name while the street sign retains the King Manor name.

Street signage for Dekalb Street Station — July 2014

References

1. The Commercial and Financial Chronicle. Vol. 102. William B. Dana Company. 1916.
2. "Select Station Names To Change On Route 101 and 102 Trolleys/Norristown High Speed Line". SEPTA. July 30, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2022.

External links

• SEPTA – DeKalb Street station
• DeKalb Street entrance from Google Maps Street View