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East River Tunnel Rehab Phase One Complete as LIRR Crowding Persists
transportation7 days ago

East River Tunnel Rehab Phase One Complete as LIRR Crowding Persists

Amtrak finished the first 15-month rehab of one East River tunnel, completing Phase One despite MTA criticism that the work strained Long Island Rail Road service by roughly 20% at peak times, increasing Penn Station crowding. A second damaged tunnel’s rehab will start this fall and is slated to finish by the end of 2027. The rebuilt tunnel features brighter lighting and improved drainage, and passenger service has resumed in the renovated tube.

via Gothamist|
#amtrak#east-river-tunnel#infrastructure
Midtown Penn Station Fire Knocks Out Northeast Rail Service
transportation2 months ago

Midtown Penn Station Fire Knocks Out Northeast Rail Service

A fire involving an Amtrak contractor maintenance vehicle in a Hudson River tunnel at Penn Station disrupted Amtrak, LIRR, and NJ Transit service Friday morning, with trains diverted to Grand Central and Hoboken, five civilians injured (two seriously), and overhead-wire damage causing suspensions that officials said should ease by around noon as responders extinguished the flames.

via Spectrum News NY1|
#amtrak#lirr#nj-transit
LIRR deal yields raises but stalls work-rule reforms
local3 months ago

LIRR deal yields raises but stalls work-rule reforms

A three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended with a 4.5% raise (spaced over 14.5 months) plus a $3,000 lump sum and a move to electronic payroll, but the MTA did not secure reforms to costly work rules like double pay for engineers. Full contract terms remain undisclosed, and ratification by the five unions and the MTA board is still required. Budget flexibility suggests fare increases will stay within the usual biannual 4%, rather than a larger hike.

via Gothamist|
#lirr#local#mta
transportation3 months ago

LIRR Strike Ends with Tentative Deal, Service to Resume

A three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended with a tentative contract between the MTA and five unions, brokered by federal mediators from the National Mediation Board. Partial service is to restart by noon Tuesday and full service by Tuesday’s evening rush, as the system restores for about 300,000 daily riders. The deal Retroactively provides wage increases of 3%, 3%, and 3.5% over the contract years, with a fourth-year pay issue still under discussion. Unions must ratify the agreement, and Gov. Kathy Hochul framed the settlement as protecting riders and taxpayers while avoiding fare or tax increases.

via Politico|
#hochul#labor-strike#lirr
LIRR strike stalls commutes as buses replace trains on day three
local3 months ago

LIRR strike stalls commutes as buses replace trains on day three

Long Island Rail Road remains shut on the first weekday of a strike now in its third day, forcing riders to take replacement shuttle buses and subways into New York City. Talks resumed after mediation with no deal, centered on wage hikes and the MTA’s push for higher healthcare contributions for new hires. About 275 free shuttle buses have been deployed, but capacity is far below the normal 250,000 daily riders, leaving many commuters scrambling and, in some cases, relying on remote work. Even if a deal is reached soon, full service would not resume immediately as crews and tracks are inspected and operations are reorganized, with ripple effects expected on city roads and transit.

via CBS News|
#commuters#lirr#local
LIRR strike grips NYC as commute chaos deepens on third day
world3 months ago

LIRR strike grips NYC as commute chaos deepens on third day

A three-day Long Island Rail Road strike by about 3,500 workers has halted most trains into Manhattan and Queens, affecting roughly 250,000–275,000 weekday riders. Penn Station is unusually quiet as the MTA offers limited shuttle service and commuters seek alternatives; negotiations between the MTA and unions have resumed, with officials urging remote work where possible and contingency plans in place to manage the disruption.

via BBC|
#hochul#lirr#mta
Mediation Board Steps In as LIRR Strike Persists; Hochul Urges Talks to Resume
local3 months ago

Mediation Board Steps In as LIRR Strike Persists; Hochul Urges Talks to Resume

The National Mediation Board has summoned the LIRR unions and the MTA to resume bargaining as the Long Island Rail Road strike continues, disrupting service for about 300,000 daily riders. About 3,500 workers walked off, half the LIRR workforce, prompting Gov. Hochul to urge a return to talks and warn that a brief strike could erase potential raises. The MTA claims offers include pay raises but stresses financial stability; starting Monday it will run limited free shuttle buses from six Long Island stations to two Queens hubs and promote remote work where possible as it plans additional subway support. Union leaders fault the bargaining process, while federal mediation efforts aim to move negotiations forward.

via ABC7 New York|
#hochul#lirr#local
Hochul urges unions to resume talks as LIRR shutdown cripples commutes
politics3 months ago

Hochul urges unions to resume talks as LIRR shutdown cripples commutes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pleaded for LIRR unions to restart bargaining as the system’s first strike since 1994 halted service and threatened weekday commutes; negotiations stalled over pay and healthcare premiums, with the MTA planning limited shuttle service and Hochul urging remote work where possible while talks continue. Trump criticized the situation, arguing blame lies elsewhere.

via PBS|
#hochul#lirr#mta
LIRR Faces 32-Year First as Unions Strike Over Wages
labor3 months ago

LIRR Faces 32-Year First as Unions Strike Over Wages

After last-minute talks failed to secure wage increases, a coalition of five unions including BLET walked out at Long Island Rail Road, affecting about 3,500 workers (500 engineers) and marking the first LIRR strike in 32 years; the move comes despite two Presidential Emergency Boards siding with labor offers, and amid more than three years without raises, with the MTA blaming mismanagement while unions say they deserve fair pay.

via Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen|
#blet#labor#lirr
Five-Union Strike Brings LIRR to a Halt
us-news3 months ago

Five-Union Strike Brings LIRR to a Halt

The Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter railroad, shut down after five unions representing about half its workers walked off, marking the first strike since 1994 as contract talks with the MTA stalled. The disruption could affect up to 250,000 weekday riders, with limited shuttle service and potential fare implications as politicians blame each other while negotiations continue.

via HuffPost|
#labor#lirr#mta
LIRR service paused at Penn Station after East River Tunnel fire
local3 months ago

LIRR service paused at Penn Station after East River Tunnel fire

A fire in the East River Tunnel near Penn Station prompted the LIRR to suspend most service, with limited trains running between Penn Station and Jamaica and many trains diverted to Grand Central Madison. The blaze was extinguished by about 1:15 p.m. and cause is under investigation; Amtrak and NJ Transit delays were reported, cross-honoring tickets. Crews are repairing the tunnel, and a return to normal service is possible by Friday morning.

via CBS News|
#east-river-tunnel#fire#lirr
MTA Announces Weekend Transit Tweaks as Winter Storm Approaches
transportation7 months ago

MTA Announces Weekend Transit Tweaks as Winter Storm Approaches

With a winter storm expected, the MTA will adjust weekend service: some subway express trains will run local while many planned changes are canceled; buses may have longer waits and snow-chain deployments; the LIRR will operate a modified Sunday schedule with no Ronkonkoma-Greenport service and reduced Babylon Branch; Metro-North will run hourly on Sunday on the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines with West of Hudson service suspended after 2 p.m.; Monday will see Saturday schedules with extra rush-hour trains; riders should check the MTA TrainTime app or site and travel cautiously.

via MTA|
#lirr#metro-north#mta
Winter Storm Forces Cautious Weekend Travel as MTA Reports Minimal Service Changes
transportation7 months ago

Winter Storm Forces Cautious Weekend Travel as MTA Reports Minimal Service Changes

A winter storm may affect Sunday–Monday travel on NYC subways, buses, the LIRR, and Metro-North; most planned weekend changes are canceled, but the 7 line and F line have Saturday adjustments and several LIRR/Metro-North changes remain. Check service status before traveling, stay aware of safety notes, and use real-time alerts for updates.

via MTA|
#lirr#metronorth#mta-weekender