LIRR strike ends as tentative deal clears the way for phased service restart
TL;DR
The Long Island Rail Road strike ended after the MTA and five unions reached a tentative agreement, with Governor Hochul announcing phased service would resume starting tomorrow at noon. Negotiations, mediated by the National Mediation Board, had shut down service since Saturday, forcing riders to rely on shuttle buses as crews prepare to restore trains in phases over the coming days.
- Long Island Rail Road strike to end as MTA, unions reach tentative deal CBS News
- Live updates: Deal reached by MTA and unions to end LIRR strike, service to resume at noon NBC New York
- Deal reached to end strike at largest US commuter railroad CNN
- Live Updates: LIRR Strike Drags Out Monday Commute to and From NYC With No Deal in Sight The New York Times
- Rush-hour chaos sweeps New York after busiest rail system shutdown BBC
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