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

The Subway – Philadelphia’s Broad Street Line Part 1

Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 7 PM ET – Presented by Bob Wright

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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.

This program will be recorded and available at a later date on the PTM YouTube channel.

Trolleyology presentations will continue on a regular or semi-regular basis. Interested in presenting? Email Kristen at kfred@patrolley.org! We’re specifically looking for programs related to the Trolley Era in general, Pennsylvania transit history, or stories about our collection. Please join our e-mail list to stay up-to-date with program announcements and other PTM news!

*For the best experience, we recommend downloading Zoom in advance.

NOTE: This is a virtual event