BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A train that stopped on the tracks in Blair County halted all traffic from passing Tuesday afternoon.
According to Blair County 911, there was no emergency, but it was a weight issue that stopped the train in its tracks. They said that Norfolk Southern was able to get the train moving again after several hours.
The stoppage ended up blocking 58th Street in Altoona next to Sheetz and Municipal Drive in Allegheny Township but has since been cleared.
Norfolk Southern released the following statement regarding the train delay:
“We never want to inconvenience members of the community with a stopped train. From time to time, mechanical issues do happen and our teams respond as quickly as possible to get the train moving again. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding when these delays occur.“
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