Franklin Square station

Franklin Square
Headhouse in Franklin Square in March 2025
General information
Location7th and Race streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°57′17″N 75°08′58″W / 39.95465°N 75.14953°W / 39.95465; -75.14953
Owned byDelaware River Port Authority
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Connections SEPTA City Bus: 47, 47M
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
Other information
Websitethefranklinsquarestation.com
History
Opened
  • June 7, 1936
  • April 1, 1952
  • May 14, 1976
  • April 3, 2025
Closed
  • July 10, 1939
  • late 1952
  • September 7, 1979
Rebuilt
  • 1975–1976
  • 2022–2025
Services
Preceding station DRPA Following station
8th & Market PATCO Speedline City Hall
toward Lindenwold
Location

Franklin Square station is an underground rapid transit station on the PATCO Speedline, operated by the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA). It is located beneath Franklin Square, at 7th and Race streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. First opened on June 7, 1936, Franklin Square station has had several periods of closure and reopening due to low ridership. The station's most recent reopening occurred on April 3, 2025, marking the first time since 1979 that PATCO trains have stopped at the station.

The station is the easternmost stop on the PATCO Speedline in Pennsylvania, situated just west of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which connects Philadelphia to Camden, New Jersey. Its location serves as a key access point for travelers from South Jersey to nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and Old City attractions.

This is one of the few PATCO stations that does not have 24-hour service; the station is closed daily between 12:15 am and 4:15 am.