Woman Struck and Killed by Train in Orange

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A woman was fatally struck by an NJ Transit train in Orange, New Jersey on Friday, March 13 at around 1 a.m. The train had departed Gladstone at 11:53 p.m. and was headed to Hoboken Terminal. No injuries were reported to the eight customers or crew on board, but the woman was killed at the scene. New Jersey Transit Police are leading the investigation, and the woman's identity has not been released.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the importance of rail safety and the need for increased awareness and precautions around train tracks, especially at stations and crossings. It also raises questions about the specific circumstances that led to this fatality and whether any safety improvements could help prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The details

According to NJ Transit, the incident occurred at the Highland Avenue station on the Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Line. The train had departed Gladstone at 11:53 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Hoboken Terminal at 1:22 a.m. when it struck and killed the unidentified woman on the tracks. No other injuries were reported to the eight customers or crew on board the train at the time.

• The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026.
• The train had departed Gladstone at 11:53 p.m. and was headed to Hoboken Terminal.

What’s next

New Jersey Transit Police are leading the investigation into the incident to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the woman's death.