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A fire on a SEPTA train at Crum Lynne Station in Pennsylvania led to the evacuation of 350 passengers. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. Amtrak services faced brief delays.
Understanding SEPTA: The agency at the Center of PA train fire (Picture source: X/@MeidasTouch)
UPDATED: Feb 7, 2025 13:51 IST
A fire broke out on a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) train at Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of approximately 350 passengers.
According to SEPTA, the fire originated under the first car of the train and was reported around 6 p.m. local time. SEPTA’s director of media relations, Andrew Busch, stated that the crew noticed flames engulfing the first car following the evacuation.
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SEPTA TRAIN GOES UP IN FLAMES
A six-car train carrying roughly 350 people from Philadelphia to Wilmington caught fire Thursday night in Delaware County.
The train was evacuated with no injuries.
Service to Wilmington has been halted.
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Passengers were instructed to relocate twice by the train conductor and crew, as reported by NBC10.
Dnasia Buckner, a passenger, told NBC10, "I was scared. I started to feel claustrophobic."
No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with crew members set to be interviewed.
The incident temporarily suspended service on the Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line before operations resumed. SEPTA buses were dispatched to assist evacuated passengers.
Amtrak's operations between Philadelphia and Wilmington were briefly halted before resuming. Amtrak warned passengers of possible delays due to congestion.
What is SEPTA?
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) manages regional rail, buses, trolleys, subways, and a high-speed transit line. It is one of the largest transit systems in the US, serving five counties in the Greater Philadelphia region while also connecting to transit systems in New Jersey and Delaware.
As of December 2024, SEPTA reported a monthly ridership of 698,655. The authority's fiscal year 2025 budget is $2.6 billion, with $1.74 billion allocated for operations and $924 million for capital projects.
SEPTA fiscal year 2025 budget details
SEPTA was established in 1963 by the Pennsylvania legislature, with operations commencing the following year.
How is SEPTA different from Amtrak?
SEPTA and Amtrak are separate entities. Amtrak operates long-distance intercity rail services across 46 US states. SEPTA focuses on regional transit in the Greater Philadelphia area.
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Published On:
Feb 7, 2025
