LIRR
LIRR To Run Weekday Schedule Again
The effects of Hurricane Sandy are still taking its toll throughout the region. However some good news to report for LIRR riders, the agency will start running weekday schedules again during the AM & PM rush hour periods (albeit with some canceled or diverted trains). Here are the complete details via the press release I […]
LIRR Hurricane Sandy Info
Here is the official press release from the MTA Long Island Rail Road with detailed plans about Hurricane Sandy: MTA Long Island Rail Road announced today the plans for the system wide suspension of train service beginning by 7 PM on Sunday, October 28, in advance of Hurricane Sandy making landfall, for the safety of […]
LIRR To Run Extra Labor Day Getaway Trains
As usual, the Long Island Rail Road will be running extra trains for the Labor Day getaway today. Here is the complete rundown: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide additional early-afternoon service from Penn Station on Friday, August 31 for customers planning an early getaway for the start of the Labor Day Weekend. […]
Assemblyman Ra Opines On LIRR 3rd Track
Many of my readers know that I have long been a supporter of the MTA Long Island Rail Road’s plan to build a third track on its main line between Floral Park & Hicksville. I’ve argued that this project should have taken priority over the ridiculous 7 line extension. However not everyone has been a […]
LIRR Service Enhancement Info
Now here is the scheduled service enhancements for the LIRR via its press release: The MTA Long Island Rail Road announced today investment in a series of service enhancements to be phased in starting November 2012. The enhancements will provide increased service during off-peak periods on the Ronkonkoma Branch, the addition of rush hour trains […]
