Delaware County, December 27, 2025
A man was fatally struck by a SEPTA train near Morton Station in Delaware County on December 26. The train was on the Media/Wawa Regional Rail line and had no passengers aboard. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which momentarily disrupted rail service in the area. This incident adds to a troubling pattern of similar occurrences in Delaware County involving trains and trespassing individuals.
Delaware County
A man was fatally struck by a SEPTA train near the Morton Station in Delaware County on Friday morning, December 26. The incident occurred at approximately 9:22 a.m. Officials confirmed that an outbound Media/Wawa Regional Rail line train struck the man who was trespassing near the station.
Details of the Incident
The man died as a result of being struck by the train. No passengers were aboard the train at the time of the collision, and authorities confirmed that no additional injuries were reported. Emergency personnel and SEPTA transit police responded to the scene shortly after the collision was reported. Rail service through the area was temporarily halted while first responders secured the location, and investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Morton Station was reopened to the public just before 11:00 a.m. At this time, SEPTA has not released further details regarding how the individual came into contact with the train. Investigators are reviewing operational data, surveillance footage, and other available information to determine the sequence of events leading up to the fatal incident. The identity of the individual has not been publicly disclosed, pending notification of next of kin.
Service Disruptions
The incident caused temporary service disruptions along the Media-Wawa Line during the morning commute. Service on the line was suspended from about 9:40 a.m. to about 10:30 a.m.
Previous Incidents in the Region
This incident is one of several occurrences in Delaware County involving individuals being struck by SEPTA trains. In September 2025, two people were struck and killed by SEPTA trains just hours apart. One incident involved a Media/Wawa Line train hitting someone between the Morton and Secane stations, and another involved a Manayunk Line train. Another person was fatally struck by a SEPTA train in Delaware County in September 2025, with the incident happening on the Media/Wawa Line between the Morton and Secane stations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When did the incident occur?
- The incident occurred on Friday morning, December 26, at approximately 9:22 a.m.
- Where did the incident take place?
- The incident took place near the Morton Station in Delaware County.
- What was the outcome of the incident?
- A man was fatally struck by a SEPTA train and died as a result of the strike.
- Were there any passengers on the train?
- No passengers were aboard the train at the time of the collision.
- Is an investigation underway?
- Yes, investigators are reviewing operational data, surveillance footage, and other available information to determine the sequence of events.
Key Information Overview
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Incident Type | Fatal train strike |
| Location | Near Morton Station, Delaware County |
| Date | Friday, December 26 |
| Time | Approximately 9:22 a.m. |
| Victim | One man |
| Outcome | Fatality confirmed |
| Train Line | Media/Wawa Regional Rail line |
| Investigation Status | Underway |
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