Philadelphia Steam Plant implosion “dangerously close” to Amtrak rail lines.
A US demolition expert has voiced concerns over the planned implosion of the old PRR steam plant (now owned by Amtrak), located next to 30th Street Station in downtown Philadelphia.
The expert, who has chosen to remain anonymous, believes that the chimney’s close proximity to the main North-South artery of the Amtrak rail network means the contract is fraught with danger.
“A three or four degree mistake on the implosion and the entire East Coast rail network could be disrupted for a very long time,” he says. “In my opinion, it’s too much risk for too little gain.”
This aerial photo shows just how close the towering chimney actually is to the rail tracks.
The plant is scheduled to be imploded on 8 November.
