Riders navigate alternatives as strike that shut down largest US commuter rail enters a 3rd day
The Long Island Rail Road strike has entered its third day, disrupting travel for commuters in New York City’s suburbs. Negotiations between the unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have not yet resulted in an agreement, despite ongoing discussions. Commuters are now relying on alternative transportation methods as the strike continues to impact the region's busiest commuter rail system.
- ▪The Long Island Rail Road strike began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters.
- ▪Unions are demanding reasonable cost of living adjustments after years without a raise.
- ▪Negotiations have been ongoing since 2023 but have stalled over salary and healthcare issues.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRiders navigate alternatives as strike that shut down largest US commuter rail enters a 3rd dayCommuters are navigating a maze of car, bus and subway routes after a strike shut down the Long Island Rail Road in New YorkByPHILIP MARCELO Associated Press and KATHY MCCORMACK Associated PressMay 18, 2026, 10:21 AM1:48Tracks are empty at Mineola train station as Long Island Rail Road workers enter the third day of their strike, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Mineola, N.Y.
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