Rush Hour Chaos: PATH Train Fire Injures 9 in Jersey City, Feds Launch Urgent Investigation

Thicker smoke from a PATH train at Newport Station in Jersey City stopped rush hour Monday morning, shocking commuters. Suddenly, a train fire forced an immediate evacuation and hospitalized nine individuals.

The incident caused disruption to thousands of daily commuters by halting three out of four PATH lines during peak travel times. Emergency personnel raced in as confused and frightened passengers ran for safety.

The federal government is intervening. The NTSB is investigating the fire’s cause. A federal investigation team was slated to arrive later that day to launch a complete investigation.

Transit officials have not confirmed the fire’s cause. Given the inconvenience and injuries, many hope federal authorities will respond quickly.

Passengers are eager to understand if this was a one-time disaster or a symptom of broader safety flaws on New Jersey’s transit systems.