A fatal trespasser incident near Elizabeth on Thursday disrupted NJ Transit rail service into and out of Penn Station New York, causing delays of up to an hour and forcing some trains to bypass stations along the Northeast Corridor.
Elizabeth, NJ – NJ Transit riders faced major disruptions Thursday after a fatal trespasser incident near Elizabeth led to delays of up to 60 minutes on trains traveling into and out of Penn Station New York. Service impacts stretched across the busy Northeast Corridor during the evening commute.
Key Points
• NJ Transit reported delays of up to 60 minutes following a fatal trespasser incident near Elizabeth
• Eastbound Northeast Corridor trains bypassed Rahway, Linden, Elizabeth and North Elizabeth
• NJ Transit tickets and passes were being cross-honored on buses and alternate services
NJ Transit said eastbound Northeast Corridor trains were temporarily bypassing Rahway, Linden, Elizabeth and North Elizabeth stations as crews responded to the incident and rail traffic remained restricted through the area.
Passengers traveling to those stations were advised to transfer at Newark Penn Station and board a westbound train to reach bypassed stops.
Alternate service options offered
To help accommodate stranded riders, NJ Transit announced that rail tickets and passes were being cross-honored on NJ Transit buses as well as private carrier bus lines operating along affected routes.
Officials also directed customers to the NJ Transit website for contingency travel information and alternate service options during the disruption.
Investigation impacts evening commute
Authorities did not immediately release details about the individual involved in the fatality or the circumstances surrounding the trespassing incident.
The delays affected one of the region’s busiest rail corridors connecting New Jersey commuters with New York City, leading to crowding and extended travel times at several stations Thursday evening.