WHITMAN, MASS. (WHDH) - A fire in the switching gears at a railroad crossing in Whitman prompted Commuter Rail service to shut down Friday morning.
The small fire in the area of the Franklin Street crossing caused the Kingston/Plymouth Line to run up to 30 minutes behind schedule, according to the MBTA.
The flames have since been extinguished and Whitman Fire-Rescue has cleared the trains to move again.
The MBTA warned that residual delays may occur.
Update Plymouth/Kingston passengers: The Whitman fire department has given the All Clear. Minor residual delays may occur as a result of train traffic. We will post alerts for each train as necessary. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding during this event.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) January 17, 2020
Update: Kingston Train 036 (7:11 am from Kingston) is operating 20-30 minutes late between Hanson & South Station due to earlier fire department activity. Train 038 is following close behind.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) January 17, 2020
Fire extinguished, situation under control, Rail crews on scene and Commuter rail is cleared to move again.
— Whitman Fire-Rescue (@WhitmanFire) January 17, 2020
Commuter rail shut down due to fire in switching gears at Franklin Street crossing, MBTA 30 minute response time.
— Whitman Fire-Rescue (@WhitmanFire) January 17, 2020
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