A 16-year-old high school student has been identified as the person fatally struck by a train in Red Bank on Wednesday. The victim was a student at Red Bank Regional High School, according to Police Chief Michael Frazee.

Lavender won’t cover NJ Transit’s stench. A new plan to freshen up the decrepit NJ Transit system has designated lavender as the official scent of the agency’s cleaning products, CEO Kris Kolluri revealed Tuesday. But long-suffering NJ Transit riders such as Ronald D., 40, argued the agency needs better service, not new scents.

A revamped NJ Transit app is here, offering real-time station locations, perfect for soccer fans heading to the World Cup.