POINT PLEASANT BEACH – An NJ Transit train with over 30 people on board caught fire Saturday afternoon in Point Pleasant Beach.
The fire occurred near Washington Avenue at around 12:33 p.m. The train had departed from Bay Head and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch just before 1:10 p.m., NJ Transit officials said.
Ocean Fire Company, Point Pleasant Beach Fire Co #2, and police responded to the blaze. Units discovered smoke coming from the train with the conductor reporting an active fire under one of the cars with possible extension into the car, Ocean Fire Company said.
Crews also found a small fire under the stairs leading into the car due to an issue with the power supply for the train.
According to the Ocean Fire Company, the damage was isolated to the area and did not extend out any further.
The train was evacuated and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. Rail traffic was temporarily halted.
The incident was turned over to NJ Transit for further investigation.
