NJ Transit Strike Ends: Commuters Breathe Sigh of Relief

NJ Transit Strike Ends: Service Resumes After Tentative Agreement New Jersey's first rail strike in decades ended Sunday evening, May 18, 2025, after NJ Transit reached a tentative agreement with the engineers' union. The three-day strike significantly disrupted commutes for over 100,000 daily riders across the state. Governor Phil Murphy hailed the resolution as a "very good outcome." While specifics of the agreement remain confidential, NJ Transit officials described it as both fair and fiscally responsible. The deal now awaits union ratification, expected within the next 45 days. "Thank God they came to a deal. I'm happy for the workers," said one commuter, expressing the relief felt by many. NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri was seen getting off a train at Newark Penn Station around 6:40 AM on Tuesday, a clear sign of service resumption. He emphasized the engineers' satisfaction with the contract, stating they "would not have signed it if they didn't agree." The union now has up to 45 days to ratify the deal, a process that will be finalized at an upcoming board meeting. Although Kolluri didn't disclose specific numbers, the resolution marks a positive step forward for commuters and NJ Transit alike.