Service along one of SEPTA's Regional Rail lines is suspended because of a fire that spread to a train, according to officials with the transit agency.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, SEPTA posted that the fire department was working at Crum Lynne Station.
Newark: Service is suspended until further notice due to fire department activity south of Crum Lynne Station. Alternative service suggestions are available using the SEPTA Trip Planner. https://t.co/Ngh9QsTIbm
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) February 6, 2025
The fire was reported underneath a Wilmington/Newark Line train near the station around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, a SEPTA spokesperson told NBC10. The fire spread to the first train car.
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All of the 350 passengers were evacuated from the impacted train and shuttle buses are available, the spokesperson explained. There were no reported injuries.
Witnesses reported a strange smell and seeing smoke.
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One passenger, Dnasia Buckner, told NBC10 that conductors on the train had her, and passengers near her, relocate twice.
"I was scared," Buckner said. " I started to feel claustrophobic."
Amtrak also announced services were delayed between Wilmington and Philadelphia because of this fire. Service has resumed along the Northeast Corridor.
Travel Resumption: The Fire Dept has released the hold on the tracks. All services operating between Philadelphia (PHL) and Wilmington (WIL) have resumed travel. Residual delays may occur due to rail congestion.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) February 7, 2025
The investigation into what caused this fire is ongoing. Service along the Wilmington/Newark line is suspended indefinitely.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
