Travel Alert: NJ Transit Warns of Possible Rail Strike—Commuters Urged to Plan Ahead
Tri-state area commuters are being urged to make alternate plans ahead of a potential strike by New Jersey Transit train engineers that could bring rail service to a complete halt starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday. The walkout would impact roughly 350,000 daily riders, disrupting routes between New Jersey and New York City, including service to Penn Station and Newark Airport • Read More
In a public advisory, NJ Transit warned riders to reach their destinations before the end of the day Thursday or risk being stranded. If the strike proceeds, all NJ Transit commuter rail service will be suspended.
Contingency Plans (Limited Scope):
- Additional bus service will be added during peak weekday hours.
- Private carriers will operate from select park-and-ride locations.
- Bus options will only cover about 20% of current rail riders.
What You Should Do:
- Avoid travel Friday if relying on NJ Transit rail.
- Work from home if possible.
- Carpool, use buses, or consider ride-share services.
- Expect major delays and overcrowding on any alternate routes.
The strike would mark NJ Transit’s first major rail shutdown in over four decades. The impasse centers on wage demands, with the engineers’ union pushing for an increase in average salaries from $113,000 to $170,000. NJ Transit claims the current average is already $135,000, with top earners exceeding $200,000.
Negotiations are ongoing with the help of a federal mediation board, but no progress has been reported. Riders should monitor NJ Transit’s official channels for real-time updates.
For updates and alternate route suggestions, visit: njtransit.com.
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