Philadelphia Commuter Rail Workers Strike Sparked Over Failed Contract Deal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Four hundred workers at a Philadelphia-area regional rail system went on strike Saturday morning, shutting down 13 train lines that carry commuters to the suburbs and Philadelphia International Airport. The strike began after negotiations between the Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and two unions failed to reach a new contract deal. Subways, trolleys and buses operated by SEPTA will continue to run. The transit agency said that its offer to keep a previously ...