Flooding at SEPTA’s Jefferson Station caused Section A to close, causing delays at the busy Center City stop on Monday night.
Officials said they were investigating whether the flooding was from a water main break or an issue with a burst pipe, but SEPTA said it did not occur on their property.
NBC10 was on the scene at around 6:30 p.m. to find water in the station.
SEPTA officials said that due to the flooding, all trains scheduled for Section A are being diverted to Section B of the station, causing delays.
Only Section A is closed at this time and the rest of Jefferson Station is open to passengers and trains, officials said.
Section A will not reopen until it is fully cleaned up from the flooding, but they expect it to be cleared and open by Tuesday’s morning commute, a SEPTA official told NBC10.
It is unclear if any water service has been disrupted due to the issue at this time.
WATER MAIN BREAKS ACROSS PHILLY
In the past three weeks, the City of Philadelphia has worked to repair 115 water main breaks.
Many of the breaks have left behind an icy mess on roadways and sidewalks.
One of the blocks impacted has been the 1700 block of West Bristol Street in Nicetown, where sheets of ice still cover the street and sidewalks. Water even sits frozen after coming out from a nearby fire hydrant.
“I care about Nicetown and my block as well,” said Yolanda McFadden, a resident of the area. “I’m disappointed. If we are going to do something, do it consistently. If I went around the mayor’s house, I know their block don’t look like this, and they wouldn’t stand for it.”
The 2800 block of Agate Street in Kensington has been experiencing issues from a water main break as well.
“It’s been crazy,” one resident there said. “Eight days ago, the hydrant broke open and the waters been flowing and flowing.”
The city’s water department said that ruptured pipes are more likely to happen during the cold weather.
Officials recommend families keep a gallon of water for each person in the house, or enough water that will last for three days.