Train Strike Kills Pedestrian At Union Station, NJ Transit Says

UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey Transit train fatally struck a pedestrian at the Union Township station Wednesday night, transit officials said.

The incident happened at 10:20 p.m. at the station, according to NJ Transit. The deceased person has not yet been identified. No injuries were reported to the 200 customers or crew on board, a spokesperson added.

The Raritan Valley Line train (#5155) had departed Penn Station in New York City at 9:48 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Raritan at 11:08 p.m., the transit department said.

Raritan Valley Line service was suspended in both directions temporarily, but has since resumed normal service. New Jersey Transit police will lead the investigation.