Service disruption occurred for commuters after an Amtrak train struck and killed an individual near SEPTA's Cornwells Heights station, temporarily halting both SEPTA and Amtrak services. The incident took place when Amtrak train 2162, traveling from Washington, D.C. to Boston, collided with a trespasser on the tracks around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, as reported by 6abc.
No injuries were reported among the 231 passengers and crew on board, but the incident caused significant delays. SEPTA's Trenton Line was fully suspended, and Amtrak's Northeast Line came to a halt in the area. SEPTA advised passengers to use alternative routes, as noted by NBC Philadelphia.
Amtrak responded by transferring passengers from the affected train to another one, allowing their journey to continue. Alerts were sent out to riders about service resumption and expected delays. According to PHL17, Amtrak service between Philadelphia and Trenton has restarted after a temporary suspension.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of trespassing on railroad tracks, which remains the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S., according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
By late afternoon, both SEPTA and Amtrak services had resumed, with SEPTA confirming that the Trenton Regional Rail line was operational again.
