A fire broke out this weekend on a freight train in Morris County, New Jersey. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 6:45 p.m., near the Port Morris Yard in Ledgewood, according to NJ Transit officials.
Morris Co. Train Fire Details
During the event, an NJ Transit engine that was pulling a freight train ignited. Thankfully, all crew members were able to evacuate the engine without incident, and there were no reported injuries. Importantly, there were no customers on board at the time.
Emergency Response
Firefighters from Roxbury quickly responded to the scene and successfully extinguished the flames. The cause of the fire remains undetermined as investigations are ongoing.
Impact on Transit Operations
Officials confirmed that NJ Transit services were not affected by the blaze, allowing regular operations to continue uninterrupted.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday
- Time: Approximately 6:45 p.m.
- Location: Port Morris Yard, Ledgewood, NJ
- No injuries: None reported
- Response: Roxbury firefighters extinguished the flames
- Impact on services: No disruption in NJ Transit operations
While the investigation into the cause continues, officials remain focused on ensuring passenger safety and maintaining service reliability across the NJ Transit network.
