NJ Transit has announced it has reached a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which will result in rail service resuming on Tuesday, May 20, as it takes NJ Transit 24 hours to conduct inspections before service can safely resume.
As such, rail service will remain suspended on Monday, May 19.
NJ Transit has NOT offered cross-honoring with other transit agencies. This means NJ Transit tickets and passes will not be accepted on Amtrak, MTA, PATH, ferries, or private carrier buses. Customers using these services must purchase separate fares from those service providers.
Residents can plan alternate travel methods via the “services” drop-down menu at njtransit.com, selecting “plan your trip,” entering their origin and destination, date, departure time, and travel mode.
More information can be found on NJ Transit’s dedicated website at https://www.njtransit.com/restart
The Hoboken Police Department and Office of Emergency Management will deploy additional officers, traffic control officers, and OEM personnel to help manage traffic flow as congestion is expected, particularly during morning and evening rush hours.
Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management encourages residents to stay off the roads, if possible, and use other transit options, including PATH, NJ Transit bus, NY Waterway ferry, Light Rail, Citi Bike, or Hop shuttle for local trips.
If you must drive, consider carpooling with a trusted friend or family member.
Residents are strongly encouraged to leave extra travel time as traffic delays are to be expected, and lines for other transportation options may be longer than usual.
Residents should continue to monitor NJ Transit’s official page for updates at https://www.njtransit.com/restart
NJ Transit Customer Service is now offering 24/7 live operator assistance for rail stoppage-related information at 973-275-5555.
Download the NJ TRANSIT mobile app from the app store for real-time push notifications and service updates.
Check Travel Alerts & Advisories at www.njtransit.com
Follow @NJTRANSIT or your rail line-specific accounts on X for updates.
