Private company
Philadelphia and Western Railroad
Former high-speed commuter interurban electric railroad
The Philadelphia and Western Railroad was a high-speed, third rail-equipped, commuter-hauling interurban electric railroad operating in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is now SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, though the Strafford spur has been abandoned.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Philadelphia and Western Railroad was a high-speed, third rail-equipped, commuter-hauling interurban electric railroad operating in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is now SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, though the Strafford spur has been abandoned.2
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- WikipediaPhiladelphia and Western Railroad
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