NJ Rail Strike Ends: Commuters Rejoice as Service Resumes

New Jersey's Rail Strike Ends: Service to Resume Tuesday New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Sunday evening that the NJ Transit rail strike has officially ended. A tentative agreement was reached between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), bringing an end to the first rail strike in the state in decades. The agreement will allow for the resumption of regular rail service starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20. "This evening, I am delighted to report that NJ Transit and the BLET have reached a tentative agreement," Governor Murphy stated in a press conference. "As a result, New Jersey's first rail strike in decades has officially come to an end." The strike affected over 100,000 daily commuters, causing significant disruption to the state's transportation system. The terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, but the resolution will bring much-needed relief to residents and businesses reliant on NJ Transit's rail services. The swift resolution is a positive sign for the state's economy and the convenience of its citizens.