LIRR

Latest LIRR Service Information

I just received an e-mail from the LIRR press office with information on service. Here is the latest: Long Island Rail Road passenger service remains suspended systemwide in both directions. The suspension will continue for the overnight due to the blizzard. NYC Transit is honoring LIRR tickets for subway service at Penn, Atlantic Terminal and […]


New LIRR Fares Take Effect Dec 30th

Now here is the latest information on the Long Island Rail Road fare hikes that are taking effect on December 30th: New fares and fare policies take effect on the MTA Long Island Rail Road on December 30, 2010. The fare changes for the LIRR and other Metropolitan Transportation Authority agencies were approved by the […]


LIRR Christmas Service Info

Lastly, here are the Christmas service plans from the Long Island Rail Road courtesy of a press release: In wishing its customers a safe, joyous and stress-free, holiday season, the MTA Long Island Rail Road is offering an economical and convenient alternative to car travel this Christmas holiday by providing extra trains and discount fares. […]


LIRR Thanksgiving Service Information

As is the case every year, the MTA Long Island Rail Road will be running extra service for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release they sent me: Thanksgiving weekend is the official start for many to the busy holiday season and the MTA Long Island Rail Road is […]


LIRR Expects Normal Weekday Service

In a few hours, hundreds of thousands will head to their respective LIRR stations for the start of a brand new week. They will be grateful to know that the MTA Long Island Rail Road is expecting normal weekday service following the successful weekend testing of a new computerized switch and signal control system at […]