Archive for May, 2011
LIRR Service To Be Affected Until Wednesday
Yestderday’s Amtrak derailment which affected LIRR AM rush hour service this morning, is expected to affect service until at least Wednesday. Here are the details courtesy of a press release issued by the LIRR: As a result of Sunday’s Amtrak derailment in one of the East River tunnels, the MTA Long Island Rail Road expects […]
Service Diversions 05-09-11
I have just updated the Service Diversions page by removing all of the weekend work that wrapped up by a minute ago. The planned work for this week & beyond in some cases has been moved to the forefront. Don’t forget to pay attention to updates on the Amtrak derailment which has led to the […]
Reduced LIRR Service Due To Amtrak Derailment
Once again, Amtrak issues will be causing absolute nightmares for Long Island Rail Road commuters. Due to an Amtrak derailment in one of the East River tunnels, the LIRR has been forced to cancel or divert a quarter of its AM rush westbound trains. Here are the details courtesy of a press release they issued: […]
Service Diversions 05-06-11
I have just updated the Service Diversions with the latest planned work for the upcoming weekend, next week, & beyond. As always, I suggest printing out a copy before heading to your destination. If you have an internet capable handheld device, use it to access Transit Blogger’s mobile site. The next update will be at […]
New LIRR Timetables Go Into Effect May 16th
Just the other day, the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced that new timetables will take effect Monday May 16th including some service enhancements & restorations. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release: New MTA Long Island Rail Road timetables go into effect Monday, May 16 continuing through September 11 and […]
