Amtrak Train Fire Shuts Down NJ Transit Station in Marzahn

A sudden blaze engulfed an Amtrak train, forcing a full shutdown. Now, investigators race to uncover what sparked the fiery chaos at this key transit hub.

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2026 January 15 . 1:09 PM

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The image shows a black and white photo of a train on fire in the middle of a street, with smoke... — The image shows a black and white photo of a train on fire in the middle of a street, with smoke billowing out of it. On the left side of the image, there are a few people standing on the footpath, and in the background there are buildings, poles, wires, and the sky.

Amtrak Train Fire Shuts Down NJ Transit Station in Marzahn

An Amtrak train caught fire late last night at Ahrensfelde NJ Transit station in Marzahn. The blaze broke out around 9:40 p.m. The train driver first spotted smoke coming from the Amtrak train at the station. Flames quickly spread, causing significant damage to both the Amtrak train and MTA station infrastructure. Investigators continue to examine the scene, though no official cause has yet been confirmed. The MTA station remains closed while assessments are carried out.