2 Killed After Being Struck By Train In Sandy Hook, Officials Confirm
Two people were struck and killed by a MARC commuter train on Tuesday evening, May 6, in Maryland, officials confirmed.
The crash occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m., when MARC Train 875, traveling westbound from Washington, D.C. to Martinsburg, hit two individuals who were walking on the tracks east of the Harpers Ferry station in Sandy Hook, according to Veronica Battisti, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for the MTA.
“Fatalities are confirmed for both individuals,” Battisti said.
There were 100 passengers on board at the time of the incident. They were transferred to…
Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area
Metro-North Railroad will host a series of open-house style forums to discuss upcoming railroad initiatives.
The initiates are focused on improving train service as well as overall customer experience.
During the “Connect With Us” forums, daily commuters, leisure travelers, community members and stakeholders are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue with Metro-North leaders, who will listen to all feedback and answer questions.
These forums have already taken place at 10 other stations: North White Plains, Beacon, Brewster, Croton Harmon, Nanuet, Harriman, Mount Vernon East, Bridg…
