As per reports, a tentative contract agreement was reached between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and union leaders on Monday (18 May), ending the three-day strike on the Long Island Railroad (LIRR).

• The breakthrough was brokered with the assistance of federal mediators from the National Mediation Board.
• Partial railway service is expected to resume by Tuesday (19 May) at 1200 hours local time (1600 hours UTC), with full service anticipated by Tuesday (19 May) evening rush hour.
• Union members are still required to vote to ratify the deal.