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The LIRR stands as the busiest commuter railroad in North America, transporting around 250,000 passengers each weekday

From Google News - World: LIRR, NJ Transit service to Penn Station severely disrupted as tunnel repairs continue - Gothamist

A New York-area train system with 250,000 daily commuters is facing a shutdown if it cannot reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike

The governor pointed out the MTA's plan to run shuttle buses during a strike wouldn't come close to handling the 270,000 riders the LIRR carries every weekday.

The ongoing divide comes down to what pay bump workers should receive over the next several years, with union leaders claiming they need higher salaries to keep up with inflation.

An electrical fire erupted at Penn Station Thursday morning, snarling LIRR service, officials said.

Long Island Rail Road union leaders and Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials finally returned to the bargaining table Wednesday after a tense confrontation at an MTA board meeting earlie…

The Long Island Rail Road was thrown into chaos during the morning commute Wednesday after a train struck debris that had fallen in an East River tunnel, officials said. Eight of 11 LIRR lines were…

Five privileged LIRR unions are aiming to hold the metro region hostage: If the MTA refuses to pay the ransom — a steep wage hike — they’ll strike, possibly as soon as May 16. That’ll shut do…