Body Found Near Train Tracks in Plainfield, NJ

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On Wednesday night, a body was reported near the train tracks west of Plainfield Station, close to the New Street Bridge. NJ Transit Police responded and found the body on the right-of-way near the tracks. The Raritan Valley train line was temporarily suspended for the investigation, but has since resumed. Authorities are continuing to investigate to determine if the person was hit by a train.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of rail safety and the need for thorough investigations when a body is discovered near train tracks. The temporary suspension of the Raritan Valley line also impacted commuters in the area, underscoring the disruptions that such events can cause to public transportation.

The details

According to NJ Transit Sr. Public Information Officer Kyalo Mulumba, the body was reported around 9:16 p.m. on Wednesday near the tracks west of Plainfield Station, close to the New Street Bridge. NJ Transit Police responded and found the body on the right-of-way near the tracks. The Raritan Valley train line was temporarily suspended for the investigation, but has since resumed normal operations.

• The body was reported around 9:16 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2026.
• The Raritan Valley train line was temporarily suspended for the investigation but has since resumed.

What’s next

NJ Transit Police are continuing to investigate the incident to determine if the person was hit by a train.