SEPTA says Market-Frankford Line train didn't derail, but had mechanical issue
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Contrary to initial reports from the agency and police, a SEPTA train on the Market-Frankford Line never derailed off its tracks at the York-Dauphin Station Monday night in Philadelphia's Kensington section.
A train on the El's westbound rail was evacuated and power on the tracks was turned off. It happened at around 10:50 p.m., SEPTA said.
Later Monday night, SEPTA said investigators found all the train wheels were on the tracks and the train had not derailed.
"The train had a mechanical problem that was initially reported as a possible derailment," a SEPTA spokesperson said in a statement.
No one was hurt in the incident. The train was taken to a rail yard for further examination.
Shuttle buses were operating between Spring Garden Station and Allegheny Station on the El due to the investigation, SEPTA said.
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