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Philadelphia 30th Street Station is in the beginning stages of a multi-year, multi-multi million dollar redevelopment. Interesting article in the Philadelphia Business Journal concerning the current status of the project. The PBJ is behind a very hard paywall, so here are the highlights:
A couple of renderings (from project developer, Plenary Infrastructure):
Main concourse with dining areas
New central corridor food court area
Main concourse dining area
Renovated Metropolitan Lounge
North waiting room seating area. Current ticket office will be removed and relocated to a combined ticket and baggage area located at the far end of this view. The Spirit of Transportation panel sculpture (1895) is behind this view.
- Cost rises from $400 million to $550 million, and completion is now expected in 2027 (was 2025).
- Retail area (south station concourses) to be closed for reconstruction in January 2024. Existing vendors (Jersey Mike's, etc.) will temporarily use kiosks in the main concourse. Retail area to reopen in March 2025.
- In April 2025, work will begin to replace the ticket and baggage area, add seating to the north waiting room, and the renovation of the Metropolitan Lounge. Work to be completed in October 2027.
A couple of renderings (from project developer, Plenary Infrastructure):
Main concourse with dining areas
New central corridor food court area
Main concourse dining area
Renovated Metropolitan Lounge
North waiting room seating area. Current ticket office will be removed and relocated to a combined ticket and baggage area located at the far end of this view. The Spirit of Transportation panel sculpture (1895) is behind this view.