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North America’s Largest Commuter Rail System Shuts Down as Workers Strike

North America’s largest commuter rail system has shut down after unionized workers went on strike. The Long Island Rail Road in New York ceased operations early Saturday morning as five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.

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North America’s Largest Commuter Rail System Shuts Down as Workers Strike

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Long Island Rail Road Workers Go on Strike, Halting Busiest US Commuter Rail System

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.