In another sign of an ever-expanding online and electronic culture, SEPTA is eliminating in-person ticket sales at 14 of its regional rail stations, including Wallingford and Morton stations, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer

“These sales offices are closing due to decreasing demand for in-person sales,” SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said.

Each of the affected offices has been processing fewer than 20 transactions per week, Busch said.

The last day for in-person ticket sales at the affected stations is Feb. 2.

The change will mean 15 ticket agents will lose their jobs, though they are being offered other positions at Edens Corp., the contractor that staffs the station offices.

More regional rail riders are using Key cards, which hold cash value for pay-as-you-go travel. Others have weekly or monthly passes.

Riders can also pay 75 cents more for Quick Trip tickets from conductors on board.

Besides Wallingford and Morton, the other affected stations are St. Martins, Oreland, Clifton, North Hills, Roslyn, Chelten, Chestnut Hill East, Mount Airy, Cheltenham, East Falls, Carpenter, and Melrose Park.

The last day for in-person regional rail ticket sales at these stations is Feb. 2.

See how riders are reacting to the ticket office closures in The Philadelphia Inquirer