LIRR
LIRR Thanksgiving 2018 Service Info
Here is the official Thanksgiving 2018 service plan information for the MTA Long Island Rail Road: MTA Long Island Rail Road is giving thanks to our customers this Thanksgiving with additional train service along with off-peak ticket pricing this extended holiday weekend, from November 22-25, 2018. Starting Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 21: one dozen extra […]
LIRR Angers Some Bellerose Residents
Some residents that reside on a block in Bellerose Queens are upset at the LIRR for chopping down trees on transit property behind their homes. The residents are especially miffed as they feel it not only takes away their barrier to the noise & wind, it also devalues their properties. Cristian Benavides of Pix 11 […]
LIRR Opens 3 Renewed Station Buildings
Earlier today, the MTA Long Island Rail Road announced that it will be opening 3 renewed station buildings. The buildings will be located at the Brentwood, Deer Park & Northport stations. Here are more details via the press release the agency sent me: Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Rail Road officials today announced the […]
LIRR Reopens Rebuilt Flushing Station
Earlier today, the MTA Long Island Rail Road held a ceremony to honor the opening of the rebuilt Flushing-Main Street station on the LIRR’s Port Washington line. Here is more about the reopening via the press release the agency sent me: MTA Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng today joined Queens elected officials, advocates […]
Comptroller Wants MTA To Lower NYC Fares
If you ride the MTA Long Island Rail Road or Metro North between stops within the 5 boroughs, you know how expensive the ride can be. Fares can go up to over $10 during rush hour. However NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer wants to see those high prices come to an end as he is calling […]
