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Historic NJ Transit Strike Disrupts 350,000 Commuters

5/17/2025

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New Jersey Transit train engineers have launched a historic strike, disrupting the daily commute for 350,000 passengers in New Jersey and New York City. This unprecedented action, the first in four decades, stems from unresolved wage disputes. As commuters scramble for alternative transport, NJ Transit is ramping up bus services, while Governor Murphy calls for a fair resolution.

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New Jersey Transit train engineers have launched a historic strike, disrupting the daily commute for 350,000 passengers in New Jersey and New York City. This unprecedented action, the first in four decades, stems from unresolved wage disputes. As commuters scramble for alternative transport, NJ Transit is ramping up bus services, while Governor Murphy calls for a fair resolution.