The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the busiest passenger rail service in the United States, has ceased most operations due to a worker strike. Unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) were unable to finalize an agreement, leading to the shutdown of the major commuter line.
The strike began after negotiations between LIRR unions and the MTA failed to produce a resolution. Officials had previously outlined contingency plans in anticipation of the midnight strike deadline.
While the majority of LIRR services are impacted, some trains are expected to continue operating despite the strike. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
