Train services across New Jersey will restart Tuesday after a three-day strike that disrupted travel for thousands of daily commuters heading to New York. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Train services across New Jersey will restart Tuesday after a three-day strike that disrupted travel for thousands of daily commuters heading to New York.
Commuters board a train at the 33rd Street Path Transit line after NJ Transit’s locomotive engineers went on strike at midnight in New York City, U.S., May 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

The walkout, which began just after midnight Thursday, marked NJ Transit’s first major strike in over 40 years. As the third-largest U.S. transit system, it serves over 700,000 passengers daily.

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NJ Transit reached a tentative deal Sunday with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, representing 450 engineers. However, services will resume only on Tuesday to allow for safety checks and system readiness.

On Monday, the agency will roll out a contingency plan. It includes enhanced bus routes and private shuttles from four satellite lots. Officials still advised working remotely due to limited capacity.

Contract terms remain undisclosed, and union members must approve the agreement. A previous proposal was rejected in April, prompting this labor stoppage.

Strike Causes Major Service Disruptions Across the State

Officials had warned that bus services could not replace full rail operations. NJ Transit’s infrastructure needed time for inspections before safely restarting train schedules.

Governor Phil Murphy praised the deal, calling it beneficial for workers, commuters, and taxpayers alike. Union leaders emphasized the importance of competitive wages.

Union Credits Resolution of Strike to Pay Agreement

Tom Haas, NJ Transit chairman for the union, said the new deal improves hourly pay beyond earlier offers. He blamed transit officials for abandoning talks before Thursday’s walkout.

State officials argued budget limits prevented matching union demands. Meanwhile, the union stressed that their goal was salary parity with engineers at nearby commuter rail systems.

Train services will fully resume Tuesday, offering relief to frustrated riders and signaling the end of a high-impact labor dispute in New Jersey’s transit system.

Source: www.reuters.com

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