✅ NJ Transit Strike Averted: Trains Running as Normal Today (May 16, 2025)
Good news for commuters! A potential NJ Transit train strike that was set to begin today has been called off—at least for now.
Thanks to intervention by President Biden, a special board has been set up to help NJ Transit and the train engineers' union continue talks. This means trains will keep running, and your regular commute is not affected.
🚆 What Happened?
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The engineers’ union was ready to go on strike over pay issues.
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NJ Transit engineers want higher wages to match what other rail workers in the region make.
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A strike would have disrupted 350,000+ daily riders across New Jersey, NYC, and Philadelphia.
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Now, thanks to a Presidential Emergency Board, both sides are back at the table—and trains are moving.
🗓 What to Expect Next
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No strike—for now.
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The two sides have more time to negotiate.
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NJ Transit’s backup plans (like limited bus service) are on hold.
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Services for big events, like concerts at MetLife Stadium, are back on.
🧠 Why This Matters
A full-scale strike would have caused major travel headaches across the region. But with this delay, you can ride NJ Transit trains as usual—while union leaders and NJ Transit work toward a deal.
🔎 Tip: For live updates, visit njtransit.com/railstoppage
