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North America's largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown
https://apnews.com/article/lirr-new-york-commuter-rail-strike-union-eefab0d1f91470934fb89bd1809d0a94NEW YORK (AP) — New York City and its suburbs are bracing for a possible strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America.
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A strike would force the roughly 250,000 people who ride the system each weekday to either work from home or find alternative routes into New York City from its Long Island suburbs. That means more cars on traffic-choked highways and longer work commutes.
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A train shutdown would even make it challenging for some sports fans to get into Manhattan to watch the NBA’s New York Knicks playoff run or see the baseball rivals the New York Yankees battle the crosstown Mets this weekend at Citi Field in Queens, which has a dedicated LIRR stop.
The agency has said it would provide free but limited shuttle buses for the morning and afternoon rush hours in case of a walkout. But Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged LIRR riders to work from home, if possible, as the free shuttles are meant for essential workers and those who cannot telecommute.
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