Freight Train Derailment Disrupts NJ Transit Service on Raritan Valley Line

A freight train derailment along the Raritan Valley Line near Union Station early Tuesday morning has suspended train service in both directions between Cranford and Newark Penn Station. The derailment involved approximately 20 freight cars, with no reported injuries, but has significantly impacted commuters who rely on this line, serving over 23,000 riders daily. In response, NJ Transit has arranged for hourly train service to resume from Raritan to Cranford starting at 11:46 a.m., with additional bus services provided to transport customers to Newark. The incident occurred around 6:50 a.m., with video footage showing at least one freight car tipped over near the Kean University Campus. NJ Transit is cross-honoring tickets and passes on alternative bus services to mitigate disruptions. The situation remains under investigation as NJ Transit continues to monitor the situation.