On May 16, 2025, approximately 450 NJ Transit locomotive engineers and trainees went on strike, causing the entire rail service in New Jersey to shut down for the first time in 40 years. This strike has left about 350,000 commuters scrambling for alternative transportation on a typically light commuting day. NJ Transit is providing limited bus services and encouraging remote work, but these options cover only a fraction of affected employees, raising concerns about the impact on daily life and business.
New Jersey Transit locomotive engineers went on strike, disrupting the entire rail system for 350,000 commuters, marking the first rail strike in 40 years.
Gov. Phil Murphy emphasized the consequences of the strike, stating that the people of New Jersey will suffer the most due to this shutdown of services.
NJ Transit has arranged limited bus and alternative transport services, but these will only serve 20% of the usual rail commuter traffic.
With schools and businesses likely affected, the strike demands negotiations rather than confrontation, as highlighted by both NJ Transit and state officials.
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