Eyewitness News is told the 40-year-old Cabrera's failed "to protect passengers, the public, his fellow employees and himself by allowing an unqualified individual to operate his train."
Under Cabrera's union contract, he has a right to further appeals, including a hearing with an arbitrator who could uphold his firing or order his reinstatement.
Cabrera has worked for the LIRR for about 20 years.
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