"In fact, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) says it's "the busiest commuter railroad in North America." From Monday to Friday, approximately 125 million people use it, which makes sense, given that New York's speed limits are so low. What's really astonishing is how efficiently it can typically manage all of these people - a feat made possible by the precise engineering that keeps trains on track."
"Track workers, of which there were approximately 600 at the time, were to be subject to changing rules that would eliminate overtime pay. The expectation of weekend and night work without overtime was a primary factor in the dispute, with one worker, Robert Mantle, telling the newspaper that "After 21 years of doing day work, I can't imagine doing nights and weekends ... there's not one guy who's ready to give that up.""
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is exceptionally busy, serving approximately 125 million riders Monday through Friday and operating with high punctuality. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reported that 96.6% of trains reached destinations on time through the first half of 2025. A strike on the railroad can cause widespread disruption because the railroad is a principal means of travel to and from Long Island. The last LIRR strike occurred in June 1994 and centered on proposed work-rule changes that would eliminate overtime. About 600 track workers opposed expectations of weekend and night work without overtime, limitations on injured-worker pay, and saw solidarity from other departments.
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