Death on Tracks Slows NJ Transit’s and Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Service

New Jersey Transit and Amtrak have resumed rail service between Trenton and New York's Penn Station following an accident that killed a person along the tracks.

But officials say commuters should expect delays of up to 60 minutes in both directions and some cancellations throughout Thursday's morning rush.

NEC rail service has resumed and is subject to up to 60-minute delays in both directions following a trespasser fatality near Metuchen. NJCL service will make all local stops btwn Rahway and NY. PATH is cross-honoring NJT Rail Tickets and Passes at NWK, HOB & 33rd Street NY.
— NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) August 9, 2018

The service had been suspended in both directions early Thursday between Metropark in Woodbridge Township and Trenton after a person was struck and killed around 6:30 a.m. near the train station in Metuchen. Further details about that accident have not been disclosed.

"PATH is cross honoring NJ Transit Rail Tickets and Passes at Newark, Hoboken and 33rd Street New York," NJ Transit tweeted.

Rails service was resumed around 8 a.m.