Commuter train caught fire with 350 passengers onboard
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New video footage shows the partially charred train being towed away from the scene overnight. Sparks were visible as the train was moved. SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch praised the crew's swift response, which ensured no injuries.
Service on SEPTA's Wilmington-Newark rail line resumed Friday morning after a six-car train carrying approximately 350 passengers caught fire on Thursday night in Delaware County.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near the Crum-Lynne Station in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. Passengers reported smelling smoke and noticing a sulfury odor before the fire broke out. Quick action by the crew allowed everyone to be safely evacuated before the flames engulfed the train.
Service was temporarily halted for several hours but resumed just after 11 p.m. Amtrak service along the Northeast Corridor was also briefly impacted but has since returned to normal.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and SEPTA is reviewing the steps taken to ensure passenger safety.
More information:
https://www.fox29.com/news/septa-train-catches-fire-passengers-evacuated-delaware-county
https://www.delcotimes.com/2025/02/06/septa-train-on-fire-near-crum-lynne-station/