LIRR

LIRR Announces Passing Of 34th President

Yesterday afternoon, the MTA Long Island Rail Road announced the passing of the agency’s 34th president Charles W. Hoppe. Here is more via the official press release I received: MTA Long Island Rail Road marks the passing on Dec. 22 of Charles W. Hoppe, who served as the LIRR’s 34th President, from April 2, 1990, […]


Gov. Cuomo Unveils LIRR Plans

Less then a week into the new year & our first major transit news is here as Gov. Cuomo unveiled his plans for major LIRR improvements via expansion of the main line between Floral Park & Hicksville. Here is more via an official press release I received: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled the second […]


LIRR New Year’s Eve 2015 Service Plan

Here is the New Year’s Eve & Day service plan for the Long Island Rail Road: The Long Island Rail Road is adding 13 trains to its eastbound afternoon schedule from Penn Station on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, to accommodate an expected large number of customers leaving work early to begin their holiday […]


LIRR Christmas 2015 Service Plan Info

Here is the LIRR service plan for the Christmas 2015 holiday: The Long Island Rail Road is adding 13 trains to its eastbound afternoon schedule from Penn Station on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, to accommodate the large number of customers expected to leave work early to begin their Christmas holiday. The additional service from […]


LIRR Thanksgiving 2015 Service Plan

Here is the Thanksgiving 2015 service plan information for the Long Island Railroad (LIRR): Beginning Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25 and continuing through the extended holiday weekend, MTA Long Island Rail Road will be providing extra train service and reduced fare programs that will making travel a snap for shopping, dining and entertainment. Thanksgiving Eve, […]