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King of Prussia Rail
King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) is a proposed 4-mile extension of SEPTA’s existing Norristown High Speed Line into the heart of King of Prussia's most populated employment centers. Once complete, this transformative project will connect the three largest commercial centers in the Philadelphia Region - Center City, University City and King of Prussia. The project will serve as a catalyst for economic development and job growth for the entire region.
Project Updates
• Pending Completion of 30% Design Work in April 2022:
SEPTA and HNTB will release 30% design work in April 2022, which will refine the project design and address a range of issues, including rail alignment, station locations, property and environmental impacts, maintenance, rail operations and other details. These design refinements are a result of public input, coordination with affected property owners and engineering criteria, as well as existing land use and future economic development opportunities. • Entry into Federal CGI Program: In 2021, King of Prussia
Rail was granted entry into the Project Development Phase under the Federal Transportation Administration’s (FTA)
Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program. Acceptance into the Project Development Phase demonstrates SEPTA’s commitment to the project and serves as a critical milestone in seeking federal funding and continued coordination with the FTA. The CIG program appropriates funds for light, heavy and commuter rail projects, streetcar and bus rapid transit projects. New Starts provides approximately $2.3B per year in federal funding to transit projects across the US, including extensions to existing systems like KOP Rail. • Transit Oriented Development Grant: SEPTA continues to utilize a federal grant to work with Stantec to study transitoriented development opportunities in and around each of the proposed rail stations for the project.
King of Prussia District is proud to serve as a strong advocate and driving force behind this transformative project. In 2015, King of Prussia District led efforts to form the King of Prussia Rail Coalition, a regional consortium of commercial property owners, elected officials, employees, residents, visitors, economic development and job growth agencies, building trades, chambers of commerce and more.
The King of Prussia Rail Coalition is guided by an Advisory Committee of regional non-profit and for-profit leaders who believe KOP Rail is necessary for our region to remain competitive. The Coalition is led by Chairman Jerry Sweeney, President & CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust.
Gold Supporters
Additional support from:
Bala Consulting Engineers, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University, GVF, IBEW Local 98, Keystone Property Group, Main Line Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, Simon Property Group, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, Universal Health Services, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, Villanova University
Why Endorse KOP Rail?
KOP Rail is expected to create up to 6,300 construction jobs, stimulate 5.3M SF of development and boost property values across the region by $2.5B, including a $1.8B increase in existing residential property values and more than $700M in new residential and commercial development. KOP Rail will save drivers travel time estimated at 1.7-2.1M hours per year, valued at $36.4-$44.5M annually.
For more information and to endorse the project, visit KOPRailCoalition.com
2021 KOP Rail Coalition Advertising Highlights
King of Prussia District continues to manage the Coalition's marketing and advertising efforts. The 2021 campaign included refreshed creative for regional digital billboards and digital display ads, ads on the back and sides of SEPTA buses and expanded bus shelter ads including locations around King of Prussia Mall.
EXISTING KOP PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Norristown High Speed Line
Current KOP station stops at Gulph Mills, Hughes Park and Dekalb St.
Regional Rail (no direct access)
Manayunk/Norristown and Paoli/ Thorndale lines require transfer service to KOP.
Rambler Shuttle
Serving various Upper Merion Township locations via two routes that run from 9 AM to 4 PM, M-SA.
SEPTA Buses
92 connecting Exton to KOP
95 connecting Easter Montco to KOP
99 connecting Phoenixville to KOP
123 connecting Upper Darby to KOP
124 connecting Center City, Phila to KOP
125 connecting Center City, Phila to KOP
139 connecting Limerick to KOP
