LIRR
Buses To Replace Midday Montauk Branch Trains
Let me first apologize for not posting this press release sooner. The LIRR sent out a press release yesterday to announce that buses would replace midday Montauk Branch trains. The replacement is in place so they can use the Sperry Rail Car to conduct special rail tests. Here are the complete details: The MTA Long […]
Port Washington Branch Service Advisory Revision
Earlier today I shared a press release that I received from the LIRR. The press release was to announce that service on the Port Washington Branch would be affected over 2 weekends due to track work on the East Side Access project. The LIRR has just sent out a revised press release regarding this within […]
Port Washington Branch Service Affected By East Side Access Work
The LIRR just issued another press release within the last couple of minutes. The release which should hit their site sometime today was to announce that service on the Port Washington Branch will be affected due to track work related to the East Side Access project. Here are the complete details: The MTA Long Island […]
LIRR’s Diesel Fleet Shows Improvements
Last October a consultant named Donald N. Nelson told the Long Island Rail Road in a report that its diesel fleet was in “serious trouble” due to frequent breakdowns. This led to a call to arms by the agency which has led to some nice improvements since last year. In a press release that was […]
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Agrees To Disability Reforms
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, which has come under intense scrutiny for their possible role in helping former LIRR employees collect fraudulent disability benefits, has agreed to disability reforms proposed by federal lawmakers. Alfonso A. Castillo has more in this report for Newsday: The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board has “unanimously agreed” to adopt a number […]
