NEW YORK (AP) — Trains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road on Tuesday after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country.
The first trains departed from Manhattan's Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal shortly after noon on Tuesday. Trains were also scheduled to depart from other stations on the four main branches of the system after that time, with full service expected to be back across all branches at 4 p.m. in time for the evening rush.
"It was a difficult circumstance, but I'm very happy and I'm very pleased that we're back in business," said Robert Free, president of the LIRR, shortly before the first trains departed. "We're back to doing what we do best, and that's providing service, and keeping this region moving."
