North America’s largest commuter rail system is facing a potential shutdown as a deadline nears to reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike. The Long Island Rail Road that serves New York City’s eastern suburbs has been negotiating for months on a new contract with labor officials representing locomotive engineers,

Officials and commuters in one part of Long Island are left wondering why there is no shuttle bus service planned for them in case of a strike.

A potential LIRR strike could shut down service this weekend, leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters scrambling for alternatives.

The MTA and unions representing LIRR workers are expected to return to the bargaining table as a possible strike looms. While MTA negotiators say a deal could be reached, union leaders say both sides

As Long Island Railroad workers may go on strike as soon as Saturday, May 16, the time is now for commuters to prepare.

Team officials announced there will be additional shuttles departing from Long Island if the Long Island Rail Road is shut down due to a strike.