William H. Gray III 30th Street Station SEPTA Regional Rail Ticket Office — Local services in Philadelphia

30th Street Station is a major train station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and serves as one of the busiest transportation hubs in the United States. Operated by Amtrak, it connects various regional and national rail services, including Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority), and NJ Transit.

Key Features: Architecture: Opened in 1933, 30th Street Station is renowned for its grand neoclassical architecture, including a majestic, columned facade and a spacious interior with high ceilings and ornate detailing. Services: The station provides access to long-distance Amtrak trains, as well as SEPTA's Regional Rail, which connects to the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area and beyond. NJ Transit also offers services to New Jersey. Location: It is located at 2955 Market Street, just across the Schuylkill River from Center City, making it easily accessible to downtown Philadelphia and major attractions. Memorials: Inside the station, you'll find a World War II memorial dedicated to the Pennsylvania Railroad employees who served in the war, and a large bronze statue called Angel of the Resurrection.

30th Street Station is more than just a transit point; it’s a historical landmark and a vital part of Philadelphia’s transportation...

As one enters 30th St. Station, the architecture and decor in the main hall transports you to another time & place before even buying a ticket. It is a Catherdral to Transportation not as glamorous as Grand Central but still feels like hollowed ground in a sense. For its age and given the volume of people and traffic this station handles, it really is in terrific shape. All of my city & regional rail use over the weekend was great. Dirty, in some spots extremely grimey, but that's rail travel everywhere, at least it is, in America. I'm giving 5 stars because my expectations were realistic for rail service, which has been battling many transit related issues for decades without adequate support from the local government. SEPTA met or exceeded those expectations. Having said that I know they can do better with cleaning and in a post covid world, service that relies on Public trust & federal funding there should be WAY more effort to keep the stations cleaner and safer so the public is not just comfortable but encouraging others to return to riding the rails for hundreds more years and...

What mixed feelings I had after passing thru this station. The kids at Pret a Manger super sweet. Dunkin Donuts too. The staff at the Amtrak booth in the middle of the hall on the other hand, gave me the feeling I was interrupting their breaks when I approached to ask a simple question. Which I could only do by maneuvering myself to where they were sitting, staring hard to catch their eye and blurting out my question. Think trying to order a drink at a packed Ft. Lauderdale bar during spring break. Except worse. Looking for a water fountain was a huge ordeal; there is none (said Amtrak); there is. it's upstairs at the Metropolitan Lounge (said the young man at Dunkin Donuts trying to be helpful). no, there is not (Amtrak skycap who has to give you access to the elevator to get to the Lounge). going back and forth i felt like the ball in a pinball machine. i get that there's construction and things are a bit discombobulated, but is this the best you can do, City of brotherly Love, Philly? not a great first impression for folks arriving...