Locomotive 4207, on the Rails for 60 Years and Still Hauling Commuters

New Jersey Transit relies on more than 20 old-school diesel engines, including the United States’ oldest locomotive in regular passenger service.

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New Jersey Transit and Engineers’ Union Agree to Deal to End Strike

The agency said its trains would start running again on Tuesday morning.

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New Jersey, State of Constant Motion, Learns to Live With Immobility

Trains are idle, the airport is hobbled and large holes have opened on a major highway. The state’s residents have time to reflect, and get mad.

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New Jersey Transit Negotiations Resume a Day Earlier Than Expected

As the strike entered its second day, the agency’s chief executive, Kris Kolluri, met with union representatives on Saturday afternoon.

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What Could the NJ Transit Strike Cost Commuters and Businesses?

The longer New Jersey Transit engineers are off the job, the more businesses that rely on commuters will suffer.

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Boxcar, a Private Bus Company, Sees Opportunity in NJ Transit Strike

With quirky social media videos, Boxcar, which was founded in 2017, is seeking to elevate its profile as commuters look for alternative ways to reach Manhattan.

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New Jersey Transit Engineers Strike, Idling Trains and Upending Commutes

Wages continued to be a sticking point as New Jersey’s first statewide transit strike in 40 years began Friday morning.

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Amtrak Is a Costly Alternative for Commuters Amid the NJ Transit Strike

Fares to New York City on the passenger rail line were several times higher on Friday than the normal cost of a ticket on NJ Transit.

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NJ Transit Service to Shakira’s Concerts Was Canceled. Should Beyoncé Fans Worry?

Whenever, wherever, Shakira’s fans were going to find a way to get to her sold-out concert in New Jersey Thursday night. Some had a smooth and efficient experience taking the bus.

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NJ Transit’s Buses to Run as Usual During Strike

Supplemental chartered buses will begin running on Monday, but officials warned they can accommodate only about 20 percent of train riders.

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