It was a timely, essential Christmas Day delivery.
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At approximately 6:00pm ET on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) Market-Frankford El subway train, SEPTA transit officers helped a woman in labor deliver a baby. The mother and baby were reportedly taken to a nearby hospital, where they remain in good condition.
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SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel III confirmed the news via Twitter.
Transit Police SGT and PO deliver baby on Market Frankford El train!!!! WOOHOO!!! Now that's a Christmas gift!!!
— Thomas J. Nestel III (@TNestel3) December 25, 2014
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The delivery caused 30-minute delays on the line’s westbound route.
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Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to provide additional clarity and context.
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H/T NBC Philadelphia | Photo via Cookie M/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)