Busiest US commuter rail system to resume operations as deal reached to end strike

The busiest U.S. commuter rail system is set to resume operations after a deal was reached to end a strike that had grounded the service for several days. Amtrak Thruway and New Jersey Transit officials announced late Thursday evening that an agreement had been struck with workers' unions to resolve contract disputes that led to the walkout. Under the terms of the tentative deal, Amtrak Thruway commuters will see a mix of weekday schedules, with most services resuming on Monday. However, some routes may experience reduced service or be cancelled temporarily while adjustments are made. "We a…