A sign warns commuters of a potential Long Island Rail Road strike at Penn Station in New York, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

by The Associated Press May 15, 2026

written by The Associated Press May 15, 2026

By Philip Marcelo NEW YORK (AP) — North America’s largest commuter rail system is facing a potential shutdown as a deadline nears to reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike. The Long Island Rail Road that serves New York City’s eastern suburbs has been negotiating for months ...

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