March 1, 2023 Update:
PLAINSBORO, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–The person who was struck Tuesday night was a 39-year-old man per Plainsboro police Lt. John Bresnen. His identity is not being released pending notification of family.
February 28, 2023
WEST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–According to Amtrak representatives, on February 28, 2023, Amtrak train 178 was traveling from Washington D.C., to Boston at approx. 6:54 p.m. when an individual who was trespassing on the track came into contact with the train east of Princeton Junction. There have been no reported injuries to the passengers or crew onboard. Amtrak is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident. There was a hold on all four tracks as far as PHL. Track 4 was opened at 8:47 p.m.
According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), trespassing along railroad rights-of-way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America, and railroad crossing incidents are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America. These incidents can affect everyone involved—those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers. They also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings. Amtrak continues to work closely with Operation Lifesaver (OLI) to #STOPTrackTragedies by emphasizing the obvious dangers of being on railroad property or disregarding warnings at rail crossings. For more railroad safety information, please visit StayOffTheTracks.org
1 of 2: Northeast Corridor rail service has resumed in both directions between Trenton and Penn Station New York and is subject to up to 2-hour delays following an earlier Amtrak pedestrian strike at Princeton Junction.
— Northeast Corridor (@NJTRANSIT_NEC) March 1, 2023
2 of 2: NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes continue to be cross-honored by NJ TRANSIT bus, private carriers and PATH at Hoboken, Newark Penn Station and 33rd Street.
— Northeast Corridor (@NJTRANSIT_NEC) March 1, 2023
NEC train #3870, the 7:45 PM PSNY arrival, Is currently delayed near Princeton Junction Station due to an Amtrak pedestrian strike. An update to follow.
— Northeast Corridor (@NJTRANSIT_NEC) March 1, 2023
NEC train #3953, the 6:54 PM arrival into Trenton, is currently delayed near Princeton due to police activity resulting from an Amtrak pedestrian strike at Princeton Station. An update will follow.
— Northeast Corridor (@NJTRANSIT_NEC) March 1, 2023
1 of 2: Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions between Trenton and Jersey Avenue due to an Amtrak pedestrian strike near Princeton Junction.
— Northeast Corridor (@NJTRANSIT_NEC) March 1, 2023
2 of 2: Customers should seek alternate transportation. We are working as quickly as possible to provide substitute bus service.
— Northeast Corridor (@NJTRANSIT_NEC) March 1, 2023