The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a statement today saying they are sending a team out to Ridley Park to investigate.
The incident occurred not far from the Cum Lynne Stations at approximately 6:00 pm yesterday evening. There were 6 cars on the route carrying approximately 350 people. All people were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
Passenger accounts indicate that the smell of sulfuric smoke was noticed and became more intense. The train was stopped and everyone was moved to the back of the train before it resumed traveling.
After continuing down the tracks past 9 stops, the conductors decided to stop moving and get everyone of the train.
According to SEPTA officials, the fire was mainly contained within the first car of the train. Service was halted for several hours and resumed around 5 hours later near 11:00 pm.
Officials will interview the crew as the investigation continues.
Service onboard Amtrak trains were temporarily impacted due to the incident.
