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LIRR commuters beware: MTA and unions remain far apart as federal mediators step in
Roughly 275,000 commuters rely on the Long Island Rail Road daily. Shuttle buses have a capacity for 13,000 riders.
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Michael Sol Warren
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Catalina Gonella
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LIRR commuters face messy rush hour due to disabled trains in East River tunnel, MTA says
The transit agency says most LIRR lines were affected by the disruption.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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LIRR service to Penn Station disrupted due to broken rail, MTA says
It was not immediately clear when service would be restored.
By
Amanda Rozon
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‘We’re f–ed’: Misery awaits LIRR riders if workers go on strike
The nation's busiest commuter railroad could shut down as soon as Thursday if workers go on strike.
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Stephen Nessen
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Man dead, woman critically injured after car plunges into Brooklyn rail yard
The car struck a concrete barrier and crashed down into the rail yard below.
By
Catalina Gonella
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Police searching for gunman in fatal LIRR shooting
The suspect is believed to have been traveling with the victim. authorities said
By
Jake Offenhartz
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To Lure More Cyclists, MTA Drops Bicycle Permit On Commuter Rails
Just as the 5 Boro Bike Tour returns, the MTA is dropping the permit requirement to bring bikes on Metro North and LIRR.
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Stephen Nessen
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Photos: Major Construction Completed At East Side Access, Still On Schedule For 2022
The huge project underneath Grand Central Terminal would provide an East Side connection to Long Island Rail Road.
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Stephen Nessen
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LIRR Wants To Be First In North America With Battery-Powered Commuter Trains
The railroad hopes to have the trains running on two branches after an eight month pilot.
By
Stephen Nessen
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LIRR Will Reverse Service Cuts Causing Packed, Standing Room-Only Trains
However, the service restoration will only arrive on March 29th.
By
Stephen Nessen
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Jen Chung
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