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NJ Transit, Amtrak Delays Derail Return To Work: 'Another Stellar Day On The Rails' NJ Transit, Amtrak Delays Derail Return To Work: 'Another Stellar Day On The Rails'
NJ Transit, Amtrak Delays Derail Return To Work: 'Another Stellar Day On The Rails' The post-Thanksgiving return to work turned into a nightmare for NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters Monday morning, Dec. 2, as overhead wire issues near Newark Penn Station triggered widespread delays and frustration. Starting around 8:45 a.m., North Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor services were suspended in both directions, while Raritan Valley Line trains into and out of Penn Station New York faced delays of up to 60 minutes, NJ Transit said. Service resumed at 10:35 a.m., but the damage was done. Riders, already bracing for the first day back at work after the long holiday weekend,…

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by Cecilia Levine
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UPDATE: Man Killed By NJ Transit Train Near Jersey Shore Station UPDATE: Man Killed By NJ Transit Train Near Jersey Shore Station
Update: Man Killed By NJ Transit Train Near Jersey Shore Station A man died when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Red Bank, officials said. The pedestrian was hit by a southbound North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3241 at the Monmouth Street crossing at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. The crossing is next to the Red Bank transit station. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 1:45 p.m. None of the 25 passengers or crew on the train were injured. North Jersey Coast Line service was suspended in both directions due to the crash. Trains were runni…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pedestrian Identified In Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Near Jersey Shore Station Pedestrian Identified In Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Near Jersey Shore Station
Pedestrian Identified In Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Near Jersey Shore Station Authorities have identified a homeless man who was killed when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Red Bank. Joseph Rego Jr., 52, died in the crash on Tuesday, Oct. 8, an NJ Transit spokesperson said on Tuesday, Oct. 15. He was hit by a southbound North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3241 at the Monmouth Street crossing at around 2 p.m. The crossing is next to the Red Bank transit station. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 1:45 p.m. None of the 25 passengers or crew on the train were injured. North …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Hit By NJ Transit Train, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Hit By NJ Transit Train, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Hit By NJ Transit Train, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (Developing) A person was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Monmouth County, officials said. North Jersey Coast Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Red Bank and Long Branch, NJ Transit said on Twitter at 2:22 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. A pedestrian was hit by a train near Red Bank. The condition of the person wasn't known as of press time. Customers were asked to check NJ Transit's website for alternate, backup, and contingency plans. Stay with Daily Voice for updates on this developing story.

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by Chris Spiker
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Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Monmouth County Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Monmouth County
Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Monmouth County Officials have identified the man struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Monmouth County. Anthony DePalma, 39, of Atlantic Highlands, was struck at the Monmouth Street crossing in Red Bank and involved North Jersey Coast Line train 7240, according to an NJ Transit spokesperson. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:07 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Long Branch at 1:38 p.m. The crash happened just after 1:30 p.m., Chartier said. No injuries were reported to the 600 passengers and crew on board the train. Service was briefly suspended. Cust…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With DWI After NJ Transit Train Hits Empty Vehicle In Central Jersey Woman Charged With DWI After NJ Transit Train Hits Empty Vehicle In Central Jersey
Woman Charged With DWI After NJ Transit Train Hits Empty Vehicle In Central Jersey A Long Branch woman was accused of driving while intoxicated after an empty vehicle was struck by a New Jersey Transit train, authorities said. North Jersey Coast Line train No. 4384 hit an unoccupied vehicle in Long Branch at around 8:59 p.m. on Monday, June 3, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. The vehicle was struck at the Cedar Avenue crossing between the Long Branch and Elberon stations. The train left the Bay Head station at 8:28 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 9:06 p.m. None of the 25 passengers or crew members were injured.  Investigators said Lisa Doren…

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by Chris Spiker
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Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station
Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station It's certainly not convenient. Amtrak and NJ Transit customers were livid over service disruptions between Penn Station and Newark due to downed power lines blocking the tracks on Wednesday evening, May 22. In a statement posted to X, Amtrak said service was stopped at 5:36 p.m. with no estimation of restoration. As of 10 p.m., widespread delays were being reported by Amtrak. Service along NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor was also suspended between Penn Station and Metropark in Edison, and along the North Jersey Coast Line between Penn Station, and Long Branch. The Raritan Valley Line was s…

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by Cecilia Levine