Service resumes on SEPTA's West Trenton Line after fire

LOWER MORELAND TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Service has resumed on SEPTA's West Trenton Regional Rail Line after a fire that was initially blamed on a downed power line.

The fire was touched off at 6 a.m. Thursday near Red Lion Road in Lower Moreland Township.

A SEPTA spokeswoman told Action News the fire started when a Peco power line was brought down by a fallen tree.

Watch dramatic video recorded by an Action News viewer as fire along SEPTA tracks in Lower Moreland Twp. spreads into his backyard.

However, Peco says the flames were ignited when overgrown bamboo in the area came in contact with the power line during windy conditions.

The flames quickly spread to a number of trees.

An Action News viewer recorded video of frightening moments as flames from the fire spread into his backyard in the 2400 block of Dale Road.

Video from the Action Cam at the scene showed what appeared to be a tree branch on fire over the railroad tracks.

Several firefighters were on the scene.

Service on SEPTA's West Trenton Line was suspended in both directions for nearly two hours as firefighters doused the flames and utility crews repaired the line.

All trains were running again by 8 a.m.

Commuters were advised to expect residual delays.

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