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Old 05-27-2014, 08:21 PM
 
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Hey all, been lurking for a while, first post.

I just started a job in Center City today, and I managed to miss my stop (Levittown) on the way home. I can't say for sure whether it was my fault, or if the train just didn't stop... how do I tell if it's a 'local' train (stopping at all locations) or an 'express'? I know on the Subway there are different colored lights on the cars, but I thought I picked the right train today and I ended up in Trenton! lol
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Old 05-27-2014, 09:27 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Look up schedules. It will say online what time train stops at which stops. However, I seriously doubt the Trenton line would just blow by a far out station like Levittown no matter what time of the day. Very possible you just weren't paying attention and missed it lol.
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Old 05-28-2014, 12:06 AM
 
Location: Philly, PA
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The conductor will say its a express train to Trenton (I Would Hope)....and i don't see the Trenton train bypassing by Levittown out of the blew unless something really was wrong. I think the Express trains stop there since it is the second stop and last stop to Trenton
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Old 05-28-2014, 05:12 AM
 
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Ok, thanks guys! I guess Captain Oblivious should stop reading on the train...
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Old 05-28-2014, 08:05 AM
 
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Oh, no!

That's always been my biggest fear - it's a good thing I live at the end of the line.
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Old 05-28-2014, 03:50 PM
 
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Only one train per day DOESN'T stop at Levittown - get a schedule and make sure that's not the train you're supposed to get.
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Old 05-28-2014, 05:24 PM
 
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Looking at the schedule, if you are working 9-5 you may have been on the train that doesn't stop in Levittown.

SEPTA | Trenton Line Regional Rail Schedule | Weekday | to Trenton
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Old 05-28-2014, 07:20 PM
 
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I took the 5:11 from Suburban that day.

Today I took the 5:56 which was listed on the timetable in the Station as LOC (local). The rest were listed as EXP (express).

The schedules say that the 5:11, 5:36 and 5:56 stop in Levittown... and what is 'stop on demand for alighting?'

I also asked one of the Septa guys on the train today, and he said (and I quote) "I don't know." haha. Awesome.
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Old 05-29-2014, 02:50 AM
 
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The schedules say that the 5:11, 5:36 and 5:56 stop in Levittown... and what is 'stop on demand for alighting?'

I also asked one of the Septa guys on the train today, and he said (and I quote) "I don't know." haha. Awesome.
It means you have to tell the conductor in advance if you want to get off at a certain stop - it's commonly used for stations with low ridership, but not so low that they are completely taken off the schedule (known as a Flag Stop). If you need to get off there, tell the conductor when they check your tickets - if you need to get on, stand in view of the engineer.
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Old 05-29-2014, 04:17 AM
 
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It means you have to tell the conductor in advance if you want to get off at a certain stop - it's commonly used for stations with low ridership, but not so low that they are completely taken off the schedule (known as a Flag Stop). If you need to get off there, tell the conductor when they check your tickets - if you need to get on, stand in view of the engineer.
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