NORTH BERWICK, Maine — An Amtrak train caught fire Monday morning in North Berwick.
Emergency crews were able to contain the fire by about 11 a.m., and no injuries were reported.
NEWS CENTER Maine sent crews to the scene near the intersection of Elm Street and Buffon Road in the York County town.
First responders said the rear engine of Amtrak train caught fire, but the fire was out.
Emergency crews also said the train was disabled temporarily.
Amtrak officials said the incident was caused by mechanical issues about 6 miles south of the Wells Station, and 132 passengers were on board at the time.
"Crews worked to restore power as quickly as possible, and the train is now back on the move continuing to Boston North Station," a spokesperson with the train service said in an email sent around just before 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Amtrak Northeast issued an alert around 10 a.m. noting a service disruption between Boston North Station (BON) and Brunswick, Maine (BRK).
"As of 10:04 am ET, Due to equipment unavailability issues, Train 683 is now canceled between Boston North Station (BON) and Brunswick (BRK). We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience in advance," the train service said in a post on its social media page.
Amtrak Downeaster offers passenger rail service from Brunswick to Boston's North Station.
This situation is developing and will be updated as information becomes available.