suburban station is one of the core septa regional rail stations in philadelphia, pennsylvania. it is part of the center city commuter connection. it is at 16th street and jfk boulevard. it was built by the pennsylvania railroad to replace the old broad street station. it officially opened on september 28, 1930. suburban station originally had eight tracks and four platforms, until the center city commuter connection extended the tracks to the newer jefferson station. it also added another platform.