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3 days agoMTA makes contingency plans for LIRR riders in wake of looming strike
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) are threatening over pay raises. According to Newsday, the MTA wants BLET and unions negotiating with it to take a three-year contract with 3% raises in the first and second years, and a 3.5% raise in the third year. But unions said the 9.5% increase does not keep up with the local cost of living.
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6 days agoBargain transit: Here's how to commute for free or cheaply in NYC
Anyone traveling on the MTA's Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or Metro-North Railroad can travel between stops within NYC stops using a CityTicket for $5 during off-peak hours or $7 during peak hours. In other words, New Yorkers can use the LIRR and Metro-North, even if they are not heading into the city's surrounding counties, without paying full cost. While CityTicket has existed in NYC since 2003 for weekend travel,
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4 months agoNYC politics
LIRR: Amtrak repair work could spark major delays and outages for Long Island commuters
LIRR service may face significant disruptions due to Amtrak's major tunnel repair project, affecting daily commuters.
Amtrak's repair work could lead to train delays, cancellations, and significant impacts on LIRR users.
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4 months agoLIRR: Amtrak repair work could spark major delays and outages for Long Island commuters
LIRR service may face significant disruptions due to Amtrak's major tunnel repair project, affecting daily commuters.
Amtrak's repair work could lead to train delays, cancellations, and significant impacts on LIRR users.
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