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Less than 24 hours from a possible NJ Transit strike; walkout could begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday

Both parties went to Washington, D.C. for mediation on Monday, however no details from the latest rounds of negotiations were released.

Lauren Due

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Tom Krosnowski

May 15, 2025, 10:06 PM

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We are less than 24 hours from a possible engineers strike that could happen as early as 12:01 a.m. Friday.

There is still no deal between NJ Transit and The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

However, both sides seem optimistic about contract talks.

MORE INFORMATION: NJ Transit Rail Strike

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More information about the Port Authority’s plans can be found HERE.

"It’s been a constructive conversation," said Kris Kolluri, NJ Transit president and CEO.

"I’m optimistic that we’ll be able to reach a deal," said Tom Haas, general chairman, B.L.E.T.

Both parties went to Washington, D.C. for mediation on Monday, however no details from the latest rounds of negotiations were released.

NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen will be at the bargaining table today.

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