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Discussion relating to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia Metro Area). Official web site can be found here: www.septa.com. Also including discussion related to the PATCO Speedline rapid transit operated by Delaware River Port Authority. Official web site can be found here: http://www.ridepatco.org/.

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 #1483515  by ekt8750
 
phillyrube wrote:Saw this in the morning fishwrap, was wondering why service on Chestnut Hill West is delayed? Back ups into North Broad?

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Chestnut Hill West has to crossover the entire corridor at grade to reach its branch so it has to wait for through travel in both directions to clear before it can get over.
 #1483615  by glennk419
 
I believe catenary and signal power may have been cut or tripped out as there was video of power lines arcing and transformer explosions in close proximity to the ROW.