NEW YORK, NY December 23, 2005 —Subway trains and buses are running, after state mediators helped broker a deal that returned striking workers to the rails and roads, even without a contract. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more.

REPORTER: On Wednesday, he was fire and brimstone, but by yesterday, union president Roger Toussaint was smiles and brevity. In 30 seconds and three sentences, he thanked New Yorkers for their "forebearance," and said the walk-out was over

TOUSSIANT: I'm pleased to announce that Local 100 executive board just voted overwhelmingly to direct transit workers to return to work immediately and to resume bus and subway service throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

REPORTER: Toussaint said nothing about the contract negotiations except that details would emerge in the coming days. His spokesperson attributed the silence to a "media blackout." But the information gap infuriated board member Marty Goodman, and four other dissidents who opposed ending the strike.

GOODMAN: We don't have a contract. We don't have an agreement. We don't have a single detail on it. He says, 'Trust me,' well I don't!

REPORTER: But 36 board members supported the move, including Annette Cruz.

CRUZ: I trust that everything's gonna be okay, and I'm really tired of the strike.

REPORTER: Governor Pataki was adamant that no fines would be waived for the union or its members. A Brooklyn judge adjourned court until next month to consider additional penalties for Toussaint and other leaders.