US EditionNJ Transit Strike: What To Know As Work Stoppage Affects Thousands Of Commuters—And Could Impact Beyoncé Concertgoers
- NJ Transit suspended all commuter rail service statewide after rail engineers began a strike early on May 16, 2025, disrupting travel in New Jersey and affecting over 350,000 daily riders.
- The strike began after contract talks between New Jersey’s rail operator and the union representing its train engineers broke down over disagreements about wage increases and adjustments for inflation, following a prior month-long pause intended to facilitate negotiations.
- NJ Transit implemented limited contingency plans including expanded buses and a park-and-ride system starting May 19 from locations like Secaucus Junction and PNC Bank Arts Center, while advising commuters to work from home or limit travel.
- At a news conference on May 15, Governor Phil Murphy called for renewed negotiations to secure a resolution that balances fairness for workers with affordability for commuters, while NJ Transit reported that its supplemental bus service could accommodate only about 20% of the usual rail passengers.
- The strike has caused major commuter disruptions and could affect event travel such as Beyoncé’s May 22-29 concerts, while federal intervention remains possible if the disruption worsens or impacts interstate commerce.
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