From its beginning in 1983, Philadelphia's regional rail network has grown to 162 stations, spanning 340 miles (547 kilometers). This animated video takes you through the timeline of when new stations were opened, forming the SEPTA and New Jersey Transit network that we know today.

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Philadelphia Airport commuter rail
Philadelphia Chestnut Hill East commuter rail
Philadelphia Chestnut Hill West commuter rail
Philadelphia Cynwyd commuter rail
Philadelphia Fox Chase commuter rail
Philadelphia Lansdale/Doylestown commuter rail
Philadelphia Manayunk/Norristown commuter rail
Philadelphia Media/Elwyn commuter rail
Philadelphia Paoli/Thorndale commuter rail
Philadelphia Trenton commuter rail
Philadelphia Warmister commuter rail
Philadelphia West Trenton commuter rail
Philadelphia Wilmington/Newark commuter rail
Philadelphia Atlantic City commuter rail