LIRR Passengers Will See Service Changes at Penn Station
Changes to the 33rd Street entrance at Penn Station means ticket windows will close and the large departures sign over the windows will disappear. Read More …
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LIRR Service Diversions, Longer Commutes Will Continue Monday
The Long Island Rail Road said Sunday that while work on the Cherry Avenue bridge is expected to conclude Monday, Port Jefferson trains will continue to be diverted to the South Shore. Commuters were warned to expect longer travel times of up to an hour. Read More …
You Might Want to Skip the Huntington LIRR This Weekend
Major service charges are planned this weekend as the Long Island Rail Road replaces the Cherry Lane Bridge in Carle Place. Demolition of the old span and installation of the new and improved bridge will require a 48-hour suspension of train service between Hicksville and Read More …
Residents Bring Concerns About LIPA, Early Voting
Two dozen concerned community members gathered at the South Huntington Public Library last week to discuss issues with elected officials. New York State Sen. Jim Gaughran and New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern appeared at the South Huntington-Huntington Station Civic Association “State of the State” Read More …
Extra Trains for Passover, Good Friday
On Friday, the Long Island Rail Road will operate eight extra trains from Penn Station between 2:08PM & 3:48PM for customers leaving early in observance of Passover and Good Friday. The extra trains will go to Babylon, Far Rockaway, Hicksville & Huntington. Huntington/Port Jefferson Branch Read More …
Opinion: RAIL Act Will Hold MTA Accountable
For far too long, the Metropolitan Transit Authority has been a faceless organization, with Long Island Rail Road riders paying for overpriced tickets while receiving subpar service. For years, over three hundred thousand daily LIRR riders have been subjected to late or canceled trains, misinformation, Read More …
Snow and Rain in the Forecast
The National Weather Service warns of from 1 to 3 inches of snow for the Huntington area Wednesday, mostly arriving after 2 p.m. Highs are expected to be hover around 30 degrees. By later in the evening, snow will turn to rain and freezing rain Read More …
State Senators Plan Hearings on LIRR Performance
Long Island’s six Democratic state senators plan hearings into the Long Island Rail Road‘s performance issues, State Sen. James Gaughran, D-Oyster Bay, said Thursday. The letter to Phillip Eng, president of the LIRR, said, “Statistics reveal what commuters know quite well–that the LIRR’s recent performance Read More …
LIRR ‘Meet Your Manager’ Coming to Huntington
The LIRR will continue its Meet Your Manager series this week, coming to Huntington Thursday. The event will run from 6:30 to 8 a.m. Customers can meet their Branch Line Managers, ask questions or give feedback. While customers are invited to engage with them any Read More …
Amtrak Work at Penn to Alter LIRR Service Starting Jan. 7
Amtrak work at Penn Station will affect rush-hour trains on the Long Island Rail Road starting Jan 7. East Side Access work west of Woodside will also impact service, but only through Feb. 1. Some peak trains will be canceled/combined or diverted and other trains Read More …