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A man was struck and killed by a train near the Oakwood Road crossing in Huntington Station, the Metropolitan Transportation Agency said Monday. The accident occurred about 1:30 p.m., the MTA said. It was not known what led up to the strike. Train service was Read More …
New timetables will take effect on all Long Island Rail Road branches starting Monday. Rush hour train service will be restored to levels similar to the schedules in effect prior to March 8. Off-peak fares will remain in effect on all trains, including during peak Read More …
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday it would reverse service cuts that have led to overcrowded Long Island Rail Road trains this week. Trains will be restored by the end of the month, LIRR president Phil Eng said. “We heard our customers’ concerns about our Read More …
Switch installation work in Mineola is underway this weekend in preparation for the future third track between Floral Park and Hicksville. While the work is underway, Huntington/Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma Branch trains are being diverted to the South Shore via the Babylon and Central branches. Read More …
New York State has launched COVID Alert NY, an app that will alert you if you were in contact with someone who has COVID. The state said the app does not track user locations and is completely anonymous, using Bluetooth, not GPS, technology. The more Read More …
The Long Island Rail Road Expanded Essential Service schedules take effect on all LIRR branches Monday as New York City begins its Phase 1 reopening. Service will operate at about 90 percent of its usual weekday capacity. Check mta.info for revised departure times. Off-peak fares Read More …
Service will be interrupted Saturday on the Long Island Rail Road in Westbury, Carle Place and New Hyde Park. The railroad will divert service from the Main Line to the South Shore. The Long Island Rail Road recommended avoiding trains on the Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma Read More …
The Town of Huntington said Wednesday that the eastern pedestrian bridge at the LIRR station will be demolished by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority because of unsafe conditions. In October, the town announced that the bridge connecting the north and south parking garages would be temporarily Read More …
Service on the Long Island Rail Road will be suspended Saturday will be suspended between New Hyde Park and Hicksville because of switch installation work. The LIRR recommends travelers avoid the Ronkonkoma, Huntington/Port Jefferson & Oyster Bay Branches on Saturday. Instead, use the Hempstead Branch, Read More …
Train service will be suspended Saturday between New Hyde Park & Hicksville for switch replacement work, the Long Island Rail Road said Friday. On Sunda, service between Penn Station and Huntington will be reduced to hourly due to switch replacement work, while trains between Huntington Read More …