LIVE: Long Island Rail Road strike halts busy US commuter line

New York's Long Island Rail Road strike halts one of the busiest commuter lines in the U.S. About 3,500 workers at New York's LIRR went on strike for the ‌first time in 32 years after failing to reach a wage agreement. The LIRR serves nearly 300,000 passengers daily and the strike comes ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend. #LIRR #LIRRstrike #strike #rail #nyc #longisland #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/