NJ Transit spokesman Joe Dee it's believed the man was struck by a northbound train near the Stockton Avenue crossing in Manasquan. The body was spotted by the crew of a later train.
The accident is under investigation and the victim's name has not been released.
Diesel service between Bay Head and Long Branch was temporarily suspended between 5 a.m and 6 a.m.
NJ Transit says service resumed using one of the two tracks and trains operated about 30 minutes behind schedule until 9 a.m.
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