Person struck by NJ Transit train
An NJ Transit train struck and injured a person near Millburn Station on March 18, causing service delays though injuries were not reported as life-threatening. The incident spotlights recurring platform and right-of-way safety risks that drive PTASP/SMS reviews and local public concern. (northjersey.com)
Morris & Essex Line train #6641 — the 4:15 p.m. departure from New York Penn bound for Dover — struck the person just west of Millburn station at about 5 p.m., according to transit officials. (wrnjradio.com) NJ Transit and local responders reported the struck person was conscious at the scene and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation; officials said no customers or crew on the train were injured. (nj.com) NJ Transit designated the incident as a trespasser strike and dispatched Transit Police to investigate the right-of-way collision, with agency statements noting the event occurred just west of the station. (northjersey.com) Service disruptions included the Morris & Essex Line and the Gladstone Branch being subject to delays up to about 60 minutes in both directions while responders and investigators worked on scene. (yahoo.com) Live operational notices and rail-tracking feeds showed at least one peak-period train cancellation and multiple re-routings or additional stops to accommodate the congestion caused by the incident. (njtranshit.com) NJ Transit’s travel-alert channels and local coverage advised customers to expect residual congestion across the corridor as evening service recovered and Transit Police completed field interviews and right-of-way clearance. (northjersey.com)
