Long Island Rail Road Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service

May 16, 2026 - 07:00
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Long Island Rail Road Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service
This is the first strike on the service in more than 30 years. It comes after three years of failed contract negotiations, two federal interventions and a volley of last-minute bargaining.