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Passengers wait hours aboard disabled SEPTA train near 49th Street
Downed wires halted a Media/Wawa Line train in Southwest Philadelphia during Monday’s evening commute, leaving passengers aboard in darkness for several hours. SEPTA said riders were transferred to another train, service resumed and no injuries were reported.
Dozens of passengers were stuck for hours Monday evening aboard a disabled SEPTA Regional Rail train near 49th Street in Southwest Philadelphia after wires came down, the transit agency said.
The train was traveling on the Media/Wawa Line when the incident stopped it. Passengers waited in the dark while crews worked to address the downed wires, according to video from the scene.
SEPTA eventually moved riders to another train and restored service. The agency said it expected normal operations for Tuesday morning’s commute. No injuries were reported.