Newsday reporter Alfonso Castillo on Wednesday spoke about the internal watchdog review, which found that the railroad offers "no clear direction” as to who is in charge during derailments and allows employees to leave before being drug tested.


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Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

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A recent string of major service disruptions at Penn Station raises new concerns about the station's ability to handle the heavy demand from riders. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

'Several major service disruptions'

Beefed up security measures are in place around Madison Square Garden in preparation for President Trump's attendance at Game 3. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets'

Dr. Luis Maldonado, of Commack, lost his wife and father-in-law when an LIRR train struck her car. The LIRR said she drove around the gate, but a jury found the railroad negligent. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'Worst day of my life'

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The crash has caused major westbound delays back into Nassau.

2 dead, 3 critical after bus crash closes LIE in Queens

The collision occurred about 3:06 p.m. near westbound exit 52 of the LIE in Dix Hills, police said.

LIE westbound lanes reopen at exit 53 after crash that seriously injured woman

The MTA has long held out the rule as the most glaring example of costly, antiquated and irrational union provisions that can result in workers piling up overtime pay.

Lucrative LIRR work rule that pays engineers double up for negotiation

The ridership on June 18 set a post-pandemic record and was 33% higher than the average Thursday.

Ridership on LIRR sets record during Knicks parade, U.S. Open

The MTA chairman and CEO said doing so could open the door for developers to "tear up" the LIRR's recently renovated concourse.

MTA head rejects partnership with Trump administration on Penn rebuild

The ratification ends a historic labor dispute that culminated in the LIRR's first union strike in more than three decades last month.

MTA approves 4-year, 15% raises for LIRR workers who went on strike

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Nassau County's police department gave out around half the number of core safety-related tickets as it did in 2019. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday transportation reporter Peter Gill have more.

'Enforcement a priority'

A runway at LaGuardia Airport was closed due to a sinkhole. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Sinkhole closes runway at LGA

Commuters on Tuesday spoke about how they dealt with the strike and how they feel about being back on LIRR trains. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I would not want to do that on a regular'

The LIRR strike has ended and trains are back in service. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo explains some of the details of the deal that ended the strike.

'There are things in there that make it more affordable'

Kevin Sexton, from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, announced on Monday night a deal has been made between the MTA and LIRR unions.

'The parties have reached an agreement'

Commuters faced heavy delays on the Long Island Expressway on Tuesday morning, as the LIRR wont be back to full strength until later. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Hoping tomorrow everything will be good'

With the end of the LIRR strike and some trains set to start running at noon Tuesday, commuters faced one more early morning slog taking shuttle buses to subway lines in Queens reach their destinations. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie speaks to commuters at the Hicksville train station.

End to chaotic morning commute in sight

The MTA and the LIRR unions have reached an agreement to end the 3-day transit strike. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

Service restarts at noon Tuesday

Some Long Islanders described a tiring commute to work, while picketing LIRR employees continued to make their voices heard. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's really tough'

Without the LIRR as an option because of the strike, Long Islanders in Plainview Monday felt frustrated about the amount of traffic and higher gas prices. Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman reports.

'It's definitely annoying'

Frustration was mounting on Day 3 of the LIRR strike Monday, as commuters at the Hicksville station faced taking shuttle buses and subways to reach their jobs in New York City. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's hurting everybody, the strike'

Drivers might want to allot extra time for their morning drive on Monday during the LIRR strike as traffic builds on the Long Island Expressway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

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