> At a Glance
> – SEPTA will run extra late trains on 11 Regional Rail lines New Year’s Eve
> – Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines add trains around Penn’s Landing fireworks
> – 15 Center City bus routes detoured for Mummers Parade prep starting 8:15 a.m.
> – Why it matters: Road closures and record crowds make public transit the safest bet for revelers
Philadelphia is capping 2025 with star-spangled parties and prepping for America’s 250th birthday bash, so News Of Philadelphia breaks down exactly how to move around the city without hitting gridlock.
New Year’s Eve Service
Regional Rail sticks to a weekday timetable but tacks on late-night trains after midnight on these corridors:
- Chestnut Hill East
- Fox Chase
- Lansdale/Doylestown
- Manayunk/Norristown
- Media/Wawa
- Paoli/Thorndale (to Malvern only)
- Trenton
- Warminster
- West Trenton
- Wilmington/Newark (to Marcus Hook only)
All Metro lines keep weekday frequency, while Broad Street and Market-Frankford trains add early and late runs to match the 6 p.m. and midnight fireworks at Penn’s Landing.
Detours & Closures
From 8:15 a.m. on Dec. 31, the Mummers Parade setup shutters 15th Street between JFK Boulevard and Chestnut Street. Buses that normally roll through will be rerouted:
- Routes 4, 16, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 48, 62, 124, 125, B1 Owl, L1 Owl
Every other bus line keeps weekday levels minus school trips; full detour maps are posted online.
New Year’s Day
Sunday schedules govern:
- All Regional Rail
- All Metro lines
- Entire bus network
Exception: Route 204 does not operate on Jan. 1.
How to Reach the Fireworks
SEPTA recommends:
- Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street Station
- Bus Routes 5, 12, 17, 21, 25, 33, 42
Key Takeaways
- Extra late trains on 11 Regional Rail lines return after midnight
- 15 bus routes detour from 8:15 a.m. New Year’s Eve for parade prep
- Sunday-level service system-wide on New Year’s Day, minus Route 204
Plan trips with real-time apps, buy fares in advance, and allow extra time-News Of Philadelphia wishes riders a safe celebration.
