The MTA said limited hourly train service will resume at noon Tuesday on four branches: Babylon, Huntington, Ronkonkoma and Port Washington. Officials expect normal service to return systemwide by 4 p.

New York's MTA and unions representing thousands of Long Island Rail Road workers reached a tentative agreement late Monday, ending the strike.

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) announced the agreement, bringing relief to the nearly 250,000 daily riders who depend on the nation's largest commuter rail system.

Long Island Rail Road will begin running trains by noon Tuesday, with full service to all branches by the afternoon rush hour.

New York City’s Monday morning commute turned to chaos this week as Long Island Rail Road workers continued their strike for higher wages. LIRR workers began picketing on Saturday after negotiations between their unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached an impasse.

LIRR train services are suspended due to a strike, causing travel disruptions for passengers heading to LaGuardia Airport. Authorities advise using alternative public transport, including subway lines and bus services,