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LIRR strike negotiations near May 16 deadline

LIRR strike agreement puts MTA budget claims under scrutiny

The LIRR strike agreement covers 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers. At a Wednesday board meeting, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials described it as “within [the agency’s] financial plan.” The agreement was announced Monday. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The TTC has announced a $2.3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.

TTC and CUPE Local 2 talks face World Cup pressure

TTC and CUPE Local 2 talks continued Saturday after two deadline extensions. Contract negotiations moved first past midnight and then beyond a 6 p.m. target. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

LIRR strike negotiations near May 16 deadline

LIRR strike stops Long Island Rail Road service

The LIRR strike has shut down service on the country’s busiest commuter rail system. Five labor unions representing Long Island Rail Road employees walked out. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

TTC strike deadline moved to 6 p.m. Saturday

TTC strike deadline extended as talks continue

TTC strike deadline talks have continued beyond the original cutoff. Toronto Transit Commission employees and the agency are working to avoid a walkout. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Long Island Rail Road strike halts NY commuter service

Long Island Rail Road strike stops service in New York

Long Island Rail Road strike action began early Saturday, union officials said, stopping service on what is described as the busiest commuter rail network in North America. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

London Tube strikes on May 19 and 21: lines affected

London Tube strikes: May walkouts and affected lines

London Tube strikes are expected to bring further disruption next week. Underground drivers are due to hold another round of industrial action across four days. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

LIRR strike negotiations near May 16 deadline

LIRR Midnight Strike: $100M Dispute Threatens 256K Riders

A LIRR strike could begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. Long Island Rail Road passengers are already dealing with service disruption from a tunnel fire. The disruption affects trains to and from Penn Station. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.