NJ Transit train crashes into station, killing 1 injuring 100
All PATH service and all NJ Transit rail service is suspended into and out of Hoboken, with passengers being advised to use light rail.
Aude
Aude
HOBOKEN, N.J. — A New Jersey Transit train crashed into the Hoboken station Thursday morning killing at least one, injuring more than 100 and causing massive damage, according to NJ Advance Media reports.
A spokeswoman for NJ Transit said train No. 1614 crashed into the Hoboken train station around 8:45 a.m. It left Spring Valley, N.Y., at 7:23 a.m. Preliminary indications are that operator error is to blame.
Witnesses say NJ Transit train slammed into platform; train had been running late. https://t.co/0wJvX5ukjdhttps://t.co/gJwAPpUlQn
— ABC News (@ABC) September 29, 2016
All PATH service and all NJ Transit rail service is suspended into and out of Hoboken, with passengers being advised to use light rail. For the full story, click here.
All passengers trapped on NJ train that crashed have been removed, taken to 2 hospitals, Gov. Chris Christie said. https://t.co/3d9hI6esug
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 29, 2016
More Rail
Biz Briefs: RIPTA Unveils New Frontrunners, Clevland RTA Adds New Siemens, and More
In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Siemens, Prevost, Dodge, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.
Read More →
CATS Gold Line Marks 5 Years of Service, 2.8M Passenger Trips
With a six-mile expansion planned, the Charlotte streetcar is positioned to connect more neighborhoods and major transit hubs across the region.
Read More →
Why Simulating Pedestrian Movement Has Become Essential for Modern Rail Stations
Pedestrian microsimulation is helping rail planners identify bottlenecks, test station designs, and prepare complex transit hubs for growing passenger volumes.
Read More →
Amtrak Begins Major Construction at New York’s Sunnyside Yard
The new maintenance facility will support Amtrak’s Airo trainsets while improving maintenance efficiency and turnaround times in New York.
Read More →
Chicago Leaders Unveil Plans for O’Hare Airport Express Train
The privately developed project would offer a 15-minute trip between downtown and O’Hare’s Terminal 2, with trains operating every 15 minutes on a dedicated track. The service would use battery-electric trains and three existing freight rail rights-of-way.
Read More →
OCTA Maps Out 30-Year Strategy to Protect Coastal Rail Corridor
The draft feasibility report identifies strategies to protect the coastal rail line for decades as the agency continues near-term stabilization and sand placement efforts.
Read More →
The Business Voice Behind Public Transportation
As chair of APTA’s Business Members Board of Governors, Ray Melleady explains how more than 850 business members are partnering with transit agencies to advance funding, innovation, and industry-wide collaboration.
Read More →
FRA Announces $5.3B in Rail Investments, Including $2B for Amtrak
Funding will support grade-crossing improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and new Amtrak equipment in 23 states.
Read More →
Finding the ‘Happy Medium’: Optimizing Maintenance Without Sacrificing Reliability
The key to maintenance optimization isn’t doing less work—it’s doing the right work at the right time on the right assets.
Read More →
OKC Streetcar Makes Zero-Fare Service Permanent
Ridership increased an average of 71% compared with the same period a year earlier during the fare-free pilot.
Read More →