Long Island Rail Road

MTA Reaches Deal With Unions to End Long Island Rail Road Strike

(The Epoch Times)—The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and five unions representing rail workers have reached an agreement to end the strike that disrupted services on the Long Island Rail Road, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on May 18.

Hochul said in a post on X that both sides have reached “a fair deal” that will deliver “raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers.”

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“I’m pleased to announce that phased LIRR service will resume beginning tomorrow at noon,” the governor wrote.

The Long Island Rail Road is North America’s largest commuter rail system.

This is a developing story and will be updated with additional details.