If railroad workers go on strike, it could delay commuter rail service as well as the delivery of food and other products.
With a labor strike looming, Amtrak has suspended passenger service for several cross country routes.
About 40% of long-distance goods move by train. A strike could cause more problems to the supply chain. Metrolink says portions of its trains in Orange County, the Inland Empire and Ventura County travel across track operated by the companies involved in the dispute. Those lines could see complete or partial service cancellation.
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