A screeching rail system halt and airport meltdown plague the state

New Jersey faces significant transportation challenges as NJ Transit engineers strike for better wages, affecting around 100,000 daily commuters. The strike, the first in 40 years, coincides with increased congestion pricing for driving into New York City and air traffic issues at Newark Liberty International Airport. Governor Phil Murphy and NJ Transit officials are eager to resume negotiations with the striking union to resolve the situation swiftly, while commuters are urged to consider alternative transportation options like buses and PATH trains.