SEPTA to Inspect Doylestown Line After Downed Tree Disables Service

A 60-foot tree that fell on a train near the Doylestown Station Tuesday and temporarily disabled service has prompted SEPTA officials to do a spring inspection with an arborist to ensure it doesn’t happen again any time soon.

According to information from SEPTA, the downed tree disabled service along the Doylestown line around 4:30 p.m. The 24 passengers on board were evacuated from the train.

SEPTA crews cut away the tree and fixed the wires and the line resumed regular service later Tuesday night.

“Brush cutting along all Regional Rail Lines is part of our regular maintenance program. This year, for the Lansdale/Doylestown Line, we’re adding a special spring inspection with an arborist to look at the trees within the SEPTA right of way and immediately adjacent to this section of track,” SEPTA said in a statement.

SEPTA said it hopes to improve reliability by identifying any trees or limbs that need to be removed near the tracks.

In its statement, SEPTA also thanked the local first responders.

“We want to recognize and thank the first responders from the Doylestown Police and Fire Departments who assisted with the train evacuation and ensured everyone made it safely back to the station.”