Philly train travel suspended
8 p.m. Update: NBC Philadelphia reports that the problem was caused by a person who climbed a railroad tower and had to be coaxed down from above the railroad tracks.
Original post: Train service into Philadelphia's 30th Street Station has been suspended due to a report of a possible electrocution. The disruption affects Amtrak and regional rail lines.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that authorities say the incident is linked to am industrial accident.
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Michael Bolden
| October 26, 2010; 6:52 PM ET
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The South bound Acela is still not moving but apparently other trains are starting to move.
Posted by: davehale | October 26, 2010 7:51 PM | Report abuse
Correction. South bound Acela now moving.
Posted by: davehale | October 26, 2010 7:53 PM | Report abuse
Southbound Acela finally arriving into Philly.
Posted by: davehale | October 26, 2010 8:13 PM | Report abuse
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