Strong winds caused tree limbs to fall on power lines, halting Amtrak train service between Philadelphia and central Pennsylvania Thursday. The downed trees in Chester County also forced SEPTA to stop service on the Thorndale line.
Paoli/Thorndale was suspended in both directions during the afternoon, according to SEPTA.
SEPTA first posted about service being "suspended until further notice due to downed trees in the track area at Paoli Station," around 12:25 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2024.
More than an hour later, SEPTA was still urging passengers to seek "alternate service" with its Trip Planner.
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Thorndale: Service remains suspended until further notice due to downed trees in the track area near Paoli Station. Alternative service suggestions are available using the SEPTA Trip Planner. https://t.co/Ngh9QsTIbm
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) December 5, 2024
SEPTA service finally got back to normal around midnight.
Thorndale: Service delays have ended. Trains are operating on or close to schedule.
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) December 6, 2024
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As of 3:55 p.m., Amtrak said that service had resumed between Philadelphia and Lancaster with delays.
"Delays are anticipated for the remainder of the day due to rail congestion and single-tracking. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience," Amtrak wrote.
Amtrak suggested customers could modify their tickets by calling the reservation at 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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