Crime & Safety

Delays on SEPTA Manayunk Line for Emergency Repairs

Wednesday's strong winds caused tilting poles on the regional rail line.

SEPTA passengers on the Norristown/Manayunk regional rail line can expect delays of up to 30 minutes Thursday morning, according to Philly.com.

An alert on the SEPTA homepage says that riders at the Conshohocken, SPring Mill and Miquon stations will get on the inbound trains on the outbound platforms as crews perform emergency work.

NBC-10 reports that strong winds from Wednesday’s storms may have played a part in tilting utility poles on the rail route, causing safety concerns.

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SEPTA says the work should be completed Thursday afternoon, and service will return to normal.

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