Is NJ Transit running today? Latest update for May 16 amid train strike
Engineers at New Jersey Transit went on strike starting Friday, bringing trains to a complete halt
Engineers at New Jersey Transit went on strike starting Friday, bringing trains to a complete halt. This comes after the final day of negotiations between the rail service and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) failed to prevent a strike.
The suspension will affect about 100,000 daily workers and concert-goers hoping to see Shakira and Beyonce live near Manhattan.
The two parties finished their talks at 10 PM ET on Thursday, as confirmed by NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was with him at the time.
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Meanwhile, NJ Transit issued a plan ahead press release, asking commuters to work from home.
“As a result of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) membership voting down a tentative agreement reached between NJ TRANSIT and BLET leadership, the BLET is threatening to disrupt the lives of more than 350,000 commuters by calling for a strike as early as Friday, May 16. This would result in the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North west of Hudson service,” the release read.
The service announced that it has developed a contingency plan to accommodate an extremely limited number of rail customers.
Are NJ Transit trains running today on May 16?
NJ Transit rail service is currently suspended due to a strike.
Rail Service: All NJ Transit train services, including Metro-North Railroad west of Hudson, are suspended until further notice due to the strike.
Bus and Light Rail: NJ Transit bus routes, Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and River LINE are operating on regular weekday schedules, though increased traffic may cause delays.
Contingency Plan: NJ Transit has implemented a contingency plan, including:
Enhanced peak period service on select bus routes near rail stations (e.g., Northeast Corridor: 108, 112, 115, 129; North Jersey Coast Line: 116, 133/135).
Starting Monday, May 19, Park & Ride bus services will operate from four locations (Secaucus Junction, PNC Bank Arts Center, Hamilton Rail Station, Woodbridge Center Mall) during peak weekday hours.
A free shuttle bus service by the Port Authority is operating between Newark Penn Station and AirTrain Newark’s P4 station every 20 minutes, except from 2 AM to 5 AM.
MetLife Stadium: No NJ Transit rail or bus service is available to or from MetLife Stadium for events on May 15 and 16, including Shakira concerts, due to the potential strike.
