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Traction motor fire on train by Jericho Road, Bergen

By Billie Owens

A traction motor fire on a train rail car is reported on the CSX main line west of the Jericho Road crossing, south of the tracks, in Bergen.

A non-emergency response is requested and Bergen Fire Department is on scene.

UPDATE 8:32 p.m.: People are notified that an Amtrak train will be rolling down the line in about 15 minutes.

UPDATE 8:45 p.m.: The matter is resolved. Bergen is back in service.

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