NJ Transit train service restored after Ramsey man, 39, is struck, killed

Seven customers were aboard a New Jersey Transit train that struck a 39-year-old borough man in Ramsey early this morning 200 or so yards west of a grade crossing.

Photo Credit: *Cliffview Pilot File Photo*

Jerry DeMarco

09/19/2013 2:42 p.m.

Service had been completely restored by 8:30 following the incident two hours earlier. It occurred west of the Goertzen Plaza crossing and involved a Hoboken-bound main line train, NJ Transit’s Nancy Snyder told CLIFFVIEW PILOT.

Service was temporarily suspended between Allendale and Suffern, Snyder said. The Port Jervis line had service temporarily suspended east of Suffern, she said.

NJT police were continuing an investigation.

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