PATCO service restored after Wednesday morning power outage

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Updated  October 15, 2025 9:50am EDT
FOX 29 Philadelphia
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The Brief

    • PATCO service into and out of Philadelphia has been suspended due to a PSE&G power outage.
    • There is no timetable for services to return.
    • PATCO has asked commuters to seek alternative travel options.

PHILADELPHIA - PATCO services into and out of Philadelphia have been restored after a massive power outage on Wednesday morning.

The train line runs from Lindenwold in Camden County to 16th and Locust streets in Philadelphia.

What we know:

The outage happened when a power surge caused a failure at the Westmont Station around 7:40 a.m.

PATCO diagnostic crews quickly identified the issue and worked with PSE&G to make necessary repairs.

Service was fully restored after about three hours.

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