the staff of the Ridgewood blog
HACKENSACK, NJ — Following a string of tragic train-related deaths, Hackensack officials are urging NJ Transit to conduct a full safety audit on the Pascack Valley Line and surrounding rail areas.
According to city leaders, three fatalities have occurred this year — two in August alone and another in May — raising urgent concerns about rider and pedestrian safety.
Hackensack Pushes for Rail Safety Improvements
Local officials have proposed several measures to help reduce accidents and prevent future tragedies, including:
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🚧 Better fencing along vulnerable areas
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🚦 Improved signage to warn pedestrians and motorists
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📢 Public education campaigns about train safety
The goal, officials say, is to address both accidental incidents and intentional deaths near NJ Transit tracks.
NJ Transit Responds to Safety Concerns
In response, NJ Transit released a statement emphasizing its commitment to safety:
“There is nothing NJ TRANSIT values more than the safety of our customers, employees, and the residents in the communities we serve. We have been in contact with the City of Hackensack and we are currently in the process of setting up discussions to continue these important conversations.”
Growing Concerns Along the Pascack Valley Line
The Pascack Valley Line, which runs through Bergen County, has seen an uptick in safety concerns this year. With two deaths in just one month, Hackensack leaders say urgent action is necessary before more lives are lost.
The upcoming safety discussions between NJ Transit and Hackensack officials will determine whether infrastructure upgrades, community education, or new safety technology will be part of the solution.
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It’s a train. It blows a giant horn. It only runs on railroad tracks.
We spend millions on lights, gates, and fences yet this continues.