Station Review #4: Fox Chase (SEPTA)

Fox Chase Station's Main Sign

Fox Chase is a train station in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia. Fox Chase station is the northern terminus station for the Fox Chase Line.

Train Stoppers at Fox Chase Station.

Fox Chase station is located in a very central spot in the Fox Chase neighborhood. It's between the intersections of Rhawn and Oxford and Rhawn and Verree, though much closer to the former. Because of it's location, Fox Chase station is fairly easy to get to from other parts of the neighborhood. 

What's at the Train Station


Fox Chase Station's building

Fox Chase Station has one platform, and the structure of the station itself is on the northwestern side of said structure. There is a platform (with a ramp at the ends for those who are disabled), benches, a main building, canopy, and signs among other things. Behind the station, there's a parking lot.

The benches under the canopy

Unsurprisingly, this station has a map and notices, like most good SEPTA stations (you know, ones that aren't stuck next to a highway that also don't have names that start with E and end with ddington, or ones that don't link belts together) 

Notices

The Map

Really though, the station shines when you go inside the station building. There are a lot more amenities inside the station building than outside of it.

Inside the Station building

Inside the station building, there are benches,  a ticket office, small bookshelf, train slips, bus timestables, and a bathroom. I just wish it was open for longer than 5:30 am to 11:30 am. More pictures provided below.

And here's a picture of a train at the station!

Transit Connections

28 bus stop at the station

Fox Chase station has a multitude of transit connections, these include the 18, 24, and 28 buses. The 18 and 24 are on Oxford avenue, near the station (the 18 specifically starting at Loney loop) while the 28 is on Rhawn street and has a stop directly st the station. The 67 bus is also nearby, only a 15 minute walk away at Rhawn and Verree. 

Two 67 buses near Rhawn and Verree

Anyways, onto the list of amenities, and the verdict. 

Mid-Sized Train Station Amenities:


Accessible: ~ (has the ramp, otherwise not)
Double Platforms: ×
Bathrooms: ✓
Clean Station: ✓
Connections to other transit routes: ✓
Easy passage for each side: One Platform Only
Fare Payment Kiosks (if applicable): ✓
Indoor Shelters: ✓
Maps: ✓
Multiple entrances/exits: ✓
Parking: ✓ 
Seating: ✓
Shelters: ✓
Station In Good Condition: ✓
Ticket Kiosks (if applicable): ✓
Ticket Offices: ✓
TOD: ✓
Train Departure/Arrival Info (signs that update/screens): ✓
Updated Signage: ✓ 

FINAL VERDICT: 6.5/10


Station Directory

''''''''Center City Zone''''''''
30th Street
Suburban
Jefferson (Market East)
''''''''Zone 1''''''''
Wayne Junction 
''''''''Zone 2''''''''
Ryers
Fox Chase


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