Fire Disrupts PATH Train Service in Jersey City

A fire broke out beneath a PATH train at Newport station in Jersey City early Monday, leading to significant service disruptions across multiple transit lines.

The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m., when a fire under an eastbound train caused passengers to evacuate due to smoke filling the car. Dramatic footage captured the moment flames spilled from the rear of the train as emergency crews responded.

Smoke-filled PATH train car in Jersey City. *Credit: X / @JosephNikhilRe3*

Witnesses reported seeing large flames emanating from the end of the train, with some passengers yelling to be let out as the car rapidly filled with smoke. Emergency responders quickly arrived, and several passengers were treated for smoke inhalation at Newport station.

Fire under a PATH train in Jersey City’s Newport Station — Trains from Journal Square and Hoboken to 33rd Street, as well as from Hoboken to the World Trade Center, were suspended following the fire. *Credit: X / @JosephNikhilRe3*

The chaos caused by the fire added to ongoing transit issues, as transportation between New Jersey and Manhattan has experienced multiple disruptions recently. This includes recent bus crashes and a vehicle fire in the Lincoln Tunnel, highlighting persistent travel challenges in the area.