New Jersey Transit is preparing for a possible strike by train engineers at the end of May, which could disrupt services for over 70,000 daily commuters. The New Jersey rail operation is facing serious negotiations with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, whose initial contract offer was rejected. The agency's contingency plan includes supplemental bus services that can accommodate only a fraction of the riders, prompting officials to advise those who can to work from home during the strike. This situation presents a challenge as New Jersey Transit executives seek resolution before the deadline.
Buses can never satisfy the demand we have on trains, Mr. Kolluri said, adding that each bus holds about 100 passengers, compared with 1,000 on an average train.
Those folks who have the ability to work from home during the strike should plan to do so.
The agency laid out a contingency plan that involves substituting buses for some of the trains that carry 70,000 commuters into Manhattan on a typical weekday.
Last month, the two sides announced that they had reached a deal, but in mid-April the rank-and-file engineers overwhelmingly rejected the terms.
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