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  • Route 59 Alma Loop , and Route 59 Trolley pre Septa

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Discussion relating to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia Metro Area). Official web site can be found here: www.septa.com. Also including discussion related to the PATCO Speedline rapid transit operated by Delaware River Port Authority. Official web site can be found here: http://www.ridepatco.org/.

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 #1533133  by ekt8750
 
The 59 used to have express service like the 66. The express zone was from the Blvd to Cottman. During peak periods, the expresses went to Bells Corner and the locals turned back at Alma.

As far as the trolley routing, it was pretty much the same.
 #1533141  by septaglizzy27
 
ekt8750 wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:51 pm The 59 used to have express service like the 66. The express zone was from the Blvd to Cottman. During peak periods, the expresses went to Bells Corner and the locals turned back at Alma.

As far as the trolley routing, it was pretty much the same.
is the loop still used?
 #1533160  by JimBoylan
 
The current Rte. 59 weekday schedule doesn't show any short turn trips, all are scheduled to go to the end of the line.
The side sign for the express trips read, but abbreviated: 59 Express South of Levick St.
Short turns for Rte. 59 trackless were signed Castor - Hellerman and Castor - Bleigh.
The trolley ran up Oxford Ave. to Castor Ave. to Bustleton Ave. to Lott St. In later years, it ran through the middle of Oxford Circle, before then, it used single track on the East side of the circle. For its last 2 years, it was cut back to Cottman Ave. and usually looped via Arrott and Penn Sts. At some times while repairs were being made to the Pennypack Creek bridge, the trolley was cut back to Rhawn St.