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SEPTA Restores Market-Frankford Line After Transformer Fire

3/12/2026

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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) restored service on the Market-Frankford Line after a transformer fire disrupted operations on Wednesday.
The fire started just after 3 p.m. and caused a power outage affecting service between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations.
No injuries were reported, and riders faced significant delays and used alternative transportation.
Shuttle buses operated initially but were later canceled.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) restored service on the Market-Frankford Line after a transformer fire disrupted operations on Wednesday.
The fire started just after 3 p.m. and caused a power outage affecting service between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations.
No injuries were reported, and riders faced significant delays and used alternative transportation.
Shuttle buses operated initially but were later canceled.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.