Rail

RFP issued for SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail project

May 10, 2022

The project will construct a four-mile extension of SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line.

A rendering of the First and Moore/Valley Forge Station on the KOP Rail project. [image: SEPTA]

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the final design phase of the King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) Project. The project will extend the existing Norristown High Speed Line four miles into King of Prussia with five stations and will provide a transit connection between three of southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest employment centers in 45 minutes.

“KOP Rail will connect the three largest employment hubs in the region – Center City, University City and King of Prussia – increasing equity by increasing access to jobs and opportunities with frequent and reliable transit service,” said SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie S. Richards.

KOP Rail entered the Project Development Phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.

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Wanek-Libman has spent more than 20 years covering transportation issues including construction projects and engineering challenges for various commuter railroads and transit agencies. She has been recognized for editorial excellence through her individual work, as well as for collaborative content.

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