Train Service Suspended After Freight Train Catches Fire in Stamford – NBC Connecticut

A freight train in Stamford caught fire late Tuesday night and train service in the area was suspended, authorities said.

Firefighters said they were called to East Main Street for a reported train fire.

Authorities told NBC Connecticut that a Providence and Worcester Railroad Company freight train caught fire east of the Stamford station just before 11 p.m

Flames could be seen from at least one wagon. All train service on the New Haven line north of Stamford has been suspended until further notice.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) police and the Stamford Fire Department responded to the scene.

MTA Police said the train conductor was likely the only person on board. The investigations are still ongoing.

No further information was immediately available.