NJ Transit Strike Impacts Cherry Hill Travel: Here Are Your Other Options

CHERRY HILL, NJ — As the NJ Transit train strike upends travel, Cherry Hill residents are among many impacted commuters around the nation.

Contract negotiations between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen failed Thursday night, kicking off a complete suspension of rail service on Friday.

That means service on the Atlantic City Line, which includes Cherry Hill station, is suspended pending developments in negotiations between the union and the state.

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Here's what Cherry Hill commuters should keep in mind during the strike.

PATCO

Even without the strike, most rail commuters in Cherry Hill already take PATCO instead of NJ Transit trains.

The NJ Transit strike doesn't directly impact PATCO, which stops at Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Station. On Friday morning, PATCO said its current schedule can accommodate additional ridership stemming from the strike.

Buses

NJ Transit buses are still operating on their regular schedules, save for supplemental buses offered on some train routes during the strike.

The 406 and 450 each have multiple Cherry Hill stops, while and 317 stops on Route 38.

Light Rail

NJ Transit's River Line is operating on its normal schedule, including service at Pennsauken Transit Center and 36th Street Station in Pennsauken.

Other Travel Impacts

During the strike, greater traffic is expected on major roadways such as Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike. Drivers should plan for extra travel time.

NJ Transit is strongly encouraging people to work from home if possible and to limit use of the NJ Transit system to essential travel.

Click here for NJ Transit's contingency plan.