From ABC7 New York · · 1m
Person killed by NJ Transit train at Plainfield station
A person died after NJ Transit train struck Plainfield station in New Jersey.
In brief
A person died after NJ Transit train struck Plainfield station in New Jersey. A person was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train at Plainfield station in New Jersey. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Incident at Plainfield station
A person was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train at Plainfield station in New Jersey.
Service suspended
Raritan Valley Line service was suspended in both directions after the incident.
Train details
NJ Transit train 5406 struck a trespasser at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Friday.
Train schedule
The train departed Raritan at 5:09 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Newark Penn Station at 6:08 a.m.
No injuries reported
There were no reported injuries to the train crew or the 40 customers on board.
Service resumed
Raritan Valley Line service has since resumed in both directions with up to 45 minute delays.
The short version
A person was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train at Plainfield station in New Jersey.
