Speaker Craig J. Coughlin Statement on Looming NJ Transit Rail Strike
By Insider NJ |
May 13, 2025, 5:35 pm | in
Caucus Room
“With the threat of a rail strike just days away, I strongly urge both NJ Transit and the engineers’ union to remain at the negotiating table and work with urgency to reach a fair agreement. A strike would have far-reaching consequences for hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans who rely on train service to go about their lives. It would disrupt commutes, delay doctors’ appointments, and make it harder for students to reach their schools.
“The absence of reliable rail service would ripple through our economy, increase traffic congestion, and drive up pollution at a time when we should be working to reduce it. New Jerseyans expect and deserve a dependable transit system. I’m calling on both parties to act in good faith and do everything they can to avoid a strike and protect the daily lives of the people we serve.”
