LIRR Strike Begins: America's Busiest Commuter Rail Shuts Down for First Time in 32 Years Over a 2% Wage Gap

Source: International Business Times

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: A commuter waits by the entrance to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) at Penn Station on May 15, 2026 in New York City. Commuters face major disruption as unions representing more than 3,500 workers prepare to strike from May 16, threatening to shut down the Long Island Rail Road America's busiest passenger rail service unless transit officials and labor leaders reach a last-minute contract agreement. Adam Gray/Getty Images The Long Island Rail Road went silent at 12:01 a.