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NJ Transit operator killed in crash tried to stop train, NTSB says
The New Jersey Transit operator who was killed in a crash in October tried to stop the train before it struck a tree on the tracks, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed in a preliminary report on Thursday,
Tree branch that penetrated windshield killed NJ Transit light rail operator: NTSB (corrected)
A tree branch that penetrated the cab windshield struck and killed the operator of a train on NJ Transit’s light rail River Line on Oct. 14, the National Transportation Safety Board said in its preliminary investigation report released today.
NTSB releases preliminary report in crash that killed NJ Transit River Line operator
The NTSB found that the train had been traveling at 64 mph through a curve in dark conditions as it approached the tree. Haley, the NTSB said, activated the train’s track brakes
NTSB: NJ Transit train operator tried to stop train before it struck fallen tree
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NJ Transit commuters may have already seen the agency's new customer advocate riding trains and buses and he outline how he plans to meet riders for recommendations to improve service.
NJ Transit train hit brakes 430 feet before fatal tree crash
The NTSB in its first preliminary report said that the operator began to decelerate 430 feet away from the tree and traveled another 880 feet before coming to a stop.
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Fallen tree was on tracks before deadly River Line crash, NTSB report says
The NTSB says a fallen tree was on the tracks before a River Line train struck it in Mansfield Township last month, which injured more than 20 people. A branch went through the front windshield, striking and killing the operator.
NTSB Releases Early Findings From Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Involving Fallen Tree Probe
A branch of a tree that had fallen on tracks broke through a New Jersey Transit train's windshield, killing the operator in Burlington County, officials said. The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary investigation into the Thursday,
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NJ Transit offers free rides on Veteran’s Day
NJ Transit is offering complimentary rides on the rails, buses, and light rails, for all active and retired military ...
After hellish summer of delays, NJ Transit unveils 174 new railcars to improve service
The new multilevel railcars, which will start operating by mid-2025, replace some single-level cars that are more than 40 ...
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NJ Transit offers first look at the new multilevel trains that will replace aging, unreliable fleet
Some of the rail cars will be in service next year and a total of 174 will be phased in by 2029, officials said.
NJ Transit’s new customer advocate promises comprehensive review
NJ Transit customer advocate Franck Beaumin held off on stating possible changes at the agency, saying he is still gathering ...
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NJ Transit ‘customer advocate’ outlines vision, roadmap for the agency
NJ Transit’s Franck Beaumin is rolling out four areas of focus in his roadmap as the agency’s new customer advocate. The ...
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BREAKING: Transit strike could impact NJ commuters
A strike by transit workers at SEPTA could impact New Jersey commuters and those heading to Philadelphia this weekend. Learn ...
NJ Commute Relief May Hinge on US Election With Funds in Limbo
Months after a summer of train breakdowns derailed commutes in and out of New York, more transit funding to fix the ...