Chinatown station (SEPTA)

Chinatown station is an underground SEPTA Metro subway station in Philadelphia. It is located on the B's B3, and is located at the eastern edge of Philadelphia's Chinatown at 8th and Race Streets. Corresponding to the signage in the Chinatown neighborhood, the station name signs are written in Chinese in addition to English. The station has two side platforms. The station's fare gates are located at street level.

Location8th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Coordinates39.9550°N 75.1527°W / 39.9550; -75.1527

Owned byCity of Philadelphia

Operated by SEPTA

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Chinatown 中國城
A southbound train at Chinatown station in 2022
General information
Location	8th and Race Streets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	39.9550°N 75.1527°W / 39.9550; -75.1527
Owned by	City of Philadelphia
Operated by	SEPTA
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	SEPTA City Bus: 47, 61 NJ Transit Bus: 317, 400, 401, 402, 404, 406, 408, 409, 410, 412, 551
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Accessible	No, planned[1]
History
Opened	December 21, 1932
Services
Preceding station SEPTA Metro Following station 8th–Market Terminus Fairmount toward Fern Rock T.C.
Former services Preceding station SEPTA Following station 8th & Market Terminus Broad–Ridge Spur Spring Garden toward Olney or Fern Rock
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The station opened in 1932 as part of the Ridge–8th Street Subway as Vine.^[2]