The fire, which originated underneath the first car, caused severe damage to that car and significant damage to the second car as flames spread.

Remarkably, there were no serious injuries reported, which officials attributed to the crew's training and swift response.

SEPTA has made alternative service options available through their Trip Planner for affected passengers.

Authorities are investigating the incident, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) inspecting the damaged cars and meeting with SEPTA officials.

The situation has gained significant media attention, with updates being shared widely on social media platforms.

A six-car train carrying around 350 passengers caught fire while traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington in Delaware County on the evening of February 6.

Firefighters promptly responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze and facilitate evacuations.

Service along the affected route was temporarily halted for several hours but resumed just after 11 p.m. on the same day.

Evacuated passengers were transferred to shuttle buses that provided transport to all stops along the Wilmington/Newark Line up to Newark, Delaware.

This incident comes at a critical time for SEPTA, which is working to regain ridership lost during the pandemic and is set to receive $165 million in proposed state funding.

Passengers remained on the train for about 15 minutes without being informed of the fire by conductors until the doors were finally opened for evacuation.

The affected trains were SilverLiner 4 cars, which have been in service since the mid-1970s and form a significant part of SEPTA's Regional Rail fleet.