NJ Transit Responds To Blockage Of Flood Gates During Ida

BOUND BROOK, NJ — A stranded New Jersey Transit train on flooded tracks prevented flood gates to close in Bound Brook and water to flow through the borough. NJ Transit is now responding. (See videos below)

On Wednesday at about 9:30 p.m. Raritan Valley Line train 5451 became surrounded by swift-moving flash flood waters and debris as a result of the unprecedented volume of rainfall in a condensed period of time that far exceeded any of the forecast projections, according to NJ Transit Emma Wright.

"Subsequently, a request was made by local officials to allow the flood gates to close, however, the train was unable to move due to the extreme flooding and debris. We had to wait for the floodwaters to sufficiently recede in order to clear debris and perform the necessary safety inspections on the track infrastructure before sending equipment to the location of the disabled train to tow it from the scene," said Wright.

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