1.   An eclectic collection of small railroads, shippers and a commuter railroad came forward to ask for special conditions.

2.   An exemption would place the commuter railroads under state law, which forbids strikes.

3.   Commuter railroads said they made it through the day without major headaches.

4.   Commuter railroads said their passenger load was heavier than normal because many travelers decided not to drive.

5.   Commuter railroads reported near normal operations Monday.

6.   Commuters and commuter railroads were breathing a little easier because the brunt of the storm was coming on a weekend.

7.   He cut state support for the city transit system, while increasing it for suburban systems like the commuter railroads.

8.   He said the MTA was charging the city too much for student passes, and spending too much money from bridge and tunnel tolls on the suburban commuter railroads.

9.   In Chicago, the commuter railroad places stacks of notices directly on the platform before a late train arrives, confirming the delay on that line.

10.   It has begun carrying mail and express packages, and makes money by running commuter railroads and doing maintenance for other railroads.