NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday announced its contingency plans for commuters as the clock ticks towards a looming Long Island Rail Road strike next Thursday.

NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES - JUNE 26: The 4, 5, and 6 trains of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at Grand Central are seen as very crowded, especially the southbound trains during ...

He said there'd be adjustments along branches on Sunday, including reducing service on the Port Washington and Huntington lines.

As more LIRR union workers vote on whether to go on strike as soon as Sept. 18, the MTA is ramping up plans for a possible shutdown of the nation’s largest commuter railroad, including setting up ...

Happy New Year! The MTA's series of fare hikes takes effect this weekend. Yes, that means Monday's commute will be extra rough. Plus, a system-wide rollout rarely happens flawlessly. Sweeping fare ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The MTA has announced its service schedules for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. On New Year's Eve, the MTA is adding extra ...

Commuter rail riders on Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road will see fare increases beginning soon after New Year's as part of a systemwide MTA adjustment approved earlier this year. The changes ...