A surprise NJ Transit strike has disrupted thousands of commutes, creating chaos for fans heading to Friday’s major New York sporting events. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

A surprise NJ Transit strike has disrupted thousands of commutes, creating chaos for fans heading to Friday’s major New York sporting events.
A New Jersey Transit train from Trenton to New York travels through the S-curve south of the station in Elizabeth, New Jersey, along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor on Saturday, March 12, 2016. (AP Photo/David Boe, File)

Transit Strike Cripples Travel Plans for New York Sporting Events

The strike began early Friday, suspending key rail lines into Manhattan. This timing hits especially hard, with three large-scale New York sporting events scheduled the same evening.

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Yankee Stadium hosts the first game of the Subway Series against the Mets. The Bronx arena seats over 52,000, and many fans from New Jersey usually rely on NJ Transit to reach Penn Station.

Fans Face Delays Reaching New York Sporting Events Venues

From there, attendees typically transfer to subway lines heading to 161st Street. But due to the strike, many must now drive, carpool, or skip the event altogether.

Meanwhile, Madison Square Garden prepares for Game 6 between the Knicks and Celtics. The venue holds fewer fans but sits directly above Penn Station, where travel has become nearly impossible.

Driving to Midtown adds another layer of difficulty, as traffic congestion increases before and after games. A Knicks win could trigger celebrations in the streets as seen after previous playoff victories.

New York Sporting Events Coincide with MetLife Concert Crowds

To compound the transit woes, MetLife Stadium will host a Shakira and Pitbull concert Friday night. The venue, which also relies on NJ Transit access, expects crowds nearing its 82,500-seat capacity.

Each of these New York sporting events draws large crowds from across New Jersey. Without reliable train service, roads face gridlock as fans search for alternate ways to attend.

Friday Becomes a Test of Patience for NJ Commuters

NJ Transit serves around 270 million passengers each year. But with no service and high-profile events underway, Friday could become one of its most disruptive days in recent memory.

If the Knicks lose, their season ends; if the Yankees win, their six-game homestand continues. Either way, fans must brace for delays, traffic, and transit challenges.

Source: www.foxnews.com

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