Philadelphia SEPTA Adds Trains for Flower Show
SEPTA to run extra Regional Rail trains on weekends during Philadelphia Flower Show
SEPTA Adds Extra Service for Flower Show
Philadelphia's SEPTA will add extra Regional Rail service for the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, transit officials said. The additional trains will run Saturdays and Sundays from Feb. 28 through March 8, when the show takes place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Officials didn't specify which Regional Rail lines will see increased service or how many additional trains will operate.
Background on Flower Show Transit
The Philadelphia Flower Show draws tens of thousands of visitors annually to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City, according to the transit agency. SEPTA typically adds special event service for major conventions and shows to reduce downtown traffic congestion and parking demand. Officials said the weekend service enhancements aim to provide convenient car-free access to the nine-day event. Transit agencies commonly increase frequencies on routes serving convention centers during large events, though specific ridership projections for the flower show weren't available.
Service Details
The extra Regional Rail service will operate on Saturdays and Sundays during the flower show's run, officials confirmed. Specific details about which of SEPTA's 13 Regional Rail lines will see increased frequencies weren't provided by the agency. Officials also didn't release information about how many additional trains will run or what the modified schedules will look like. The Pennsylvania Convention Center is served by multiple Regional Rail lines through Center City stations including Suburban Station and Jefferson Station.
Implementation Timeline
The enhanced service will begin Saturday, Feb. 28, when the flower show opens, and continue through the event's final day on Sunday, March 8. Officials haven't said when detailed schedules for the additional trains will be released. Transit agencies typically announce special event schedules several weeks before implementation, though whether SEPTA will follow that timeline wasn't specified.
Rider Information
Flower show attendees can use the extra weekend Regional Rail service to reach the Pennsylvania Convention Center without driving into Center City. Officials said the additional trains will provide more scheduling flexibility for visitors throughout the nine-day event. Riders can check Moovit for real-time Regional Rail schedules and service updates during the flower show dates.
