A strike by 400 locomotive engineers in New Jersey halted the state's commuter transport system, marking the first significant strike in over four decades. The disagreement arose from stalled contract talks over a pay dispute. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri announced plans to resume negotiations, emphasizing the urgency to return engineers to work and restore reliable service for commuters. Amid the strike, additional bus services are being deployed to accommodate travelers, although they may not suffice for the entire commuter volume. The situation remains tense as both sides prepare for a critical meeting.
Initially, it was unclear whether the two sides would sit down again before a National Mediation Board meeting that was already scheduled for Sunday.
Kolluri insisted the agency was preparing to alleviate chaos during next week's work commute by 'surging' buses to help scores of commuters at train stations.
The union didn't immediately comment on news of the Saturday meeting.
We're going to meet them tomorrow, with this goal of getting to a deal so we can get them back to work, get our customers the reliable service they need.
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