Trolleyology: The Subway - Philadelphia's Broad Street Line Part 1

Join PTM staff, volunteers, members, and friends of the Museum for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics, stories of our collection, and tales of the Trolley Era that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations support our programming and are welcome and encouraged.

Presented by Bob Wright

This presentation will offer an overview of the early rapid transit plans for Philadelphia following the opening of the Market Street Subway/Elevated and ultimately resulting in the Broad Street Subway system which began service in 1928.  It will follow further plans, developments and expansion through the years of operation by Philadelphia Rapid Transit (PRT) and Philadelphia Transportation Company (PTC).  This installment, which is Part 1 of a planned two-part offering, will conclude with the SEPTA takeover of PTC in 1968.

When: Thursday March 26, 2026 at 7 PM ET

A Zoom link will be sent to you in a confirmation email after registration. For those who have registered by 12 PM on the day of the program, a reminder email will also be sent with an easy-to-click link to join the Zoom.

If you do not receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link, please reach out to Kristen Fredriksen at kfred@patrolley.org.

Note: This program will be recorded and shared at a later date on the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum's YouTube channel.