Extra Trains Scheduled for Early Getaway

Extra eastbound LIRR trains are scheduled for Friday to enable commuters to get away early for the Labor Day weekend. The extra trains on the Port Jefferson line are: 2:08 PM stopping at Jamaica, Mineola, then all stops to Huntington 2:26 PM stopping at Forest Read More …

Trackwork to Affect 2 Trains on Huntington Line

Trackwork this coming week on the Long Island Rail Road will affect service on some trains running between Huntington and Penn Station. Huntington/Port Jefferson Branch The 8 AM off-peak train from Penn Station to Huntington will depart three minutes later at 8:03 AM. The 8:42 PM off-peak train from Penn Station to Huntington Read More …

August LIRR Tickets to Have Different Look

The Long Island Rail Road said Friday that because of ticket stock problems, monthly August tickets will have a different look. MAIL & RIDE CUSTOMERS: The August monthly ticket will be printed on purple ticket stock and will have the year “19” printed on it. Read More …

Amtrak Work Slows LIRR Westbound Trains

The Long Island Rail Road said Monday that westbound delays are averaging 15 to 20 minutes because of Amtrak work in the East River tunnels. The delays have led to angry tweets from commuters, aimed at both the LIRR and Amtrak, including this from the Read More …

LIRR Service Reduced This Weekend

Starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7 and running through Sunday, service will be reduced on the Port Jefferson line. Service will be reduced to hourly between Huntington and Hicksville and be available every two hours between Huntington and Port Jefferson. The reduction is to accommodate grade crossing work Read More …

LIRR Schedules Extra Eastbound Trains

The Long Island Rail Road will provide additional eastbound service from Penn Station on Tuesday  for customers getting an early start on Independence Day. Eight additional trains depart Penn Station between 1:42PM and 3:48PM. There will be four additional trains on the Babylon Branch, three Read More …

Detours This Weekend on Commack Road

Expect detours on Commack Road Saturday and Sunday as contractors work on the second-track expansion at the Long Island Rail Road crossing. The work will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 6 to 3 on Sunday. Construction will be performed only Read More …

Special LIRR Train to Belmont Track

The Long Island Rail Road is providing extra trains to/from Belmont Park Saturday for those attending the Belmont Stakes. The railroad said passengers can save time and money by buying round-trip tickets to Belmont Park in advance. Return trains will depart through 10PM for those attending concert Read More …

Cut-Rate ‘Summer Saturdays’ Ticket on the LIRR

Monthly ticket holders on the Long Island Rail Road will be able to bring along up to four companions for a $1 each way every Saturday this summer. New LIRR president Phil Eng said, “Since coming aboard at the LIRR, I wanted to find a Read More …

Trackwork to Cut Weekend Port Jeff Line Service

The Long Island Rail Road announced Friday that train service between Penn Station and Huntington will be reduced to hourly due to trackwork. Trains between Port Jefferson and Huntington will run every 2 hours. This weekend’s special timetable.