Buses Replace LIRR’s Port Washington Service
PORT WASHINGTON — Long Island Rail Road Commuters will have to take a bus instead of the train on the Port Washington branch this weekend. The MTA is making repairs to bridge timbers on the Manhasset...
View ArticleLIRR Riders Mixed About Controversial Ads on Trains
MINEOLA — Some Long Island Railroad commuters feel that the advertisements touting vaginal exercises placed inside trains are inappropriate, while some others say that the ads are lighthearted and...
View ArticleCommuters Mixed About Controversial Ads on LIRR Trains
MINEOLA — Some Long Island Railroad riders said advertisements touting vaginal exercises placed inside trains are inappropriate, while some others feel that they are lighthearted and humorous. The ads...
View ArticleRegular LIRR Service Returns for the Weekend, Repairs Still On
LONG ISLAND — The Long Island Rail Road returned to normal weekend service on Saturday as repairs continued following a derailment early this week. Repairs should be completed before the Monday morning...
View ArticleMultiple Muggings Spur LIRR Passenger Safety Concerns
ROCKVILLE CENTRE — The security of Long Island Railroad passengers after a series of recent muggings. Police are increasing their patrols in the neighborhood around the station and are warning LIRR...
View ArticleLIRR Construction Creates Parking Woes for Commuters
PORT WASHINGTON — A Long Island Railroad construction project that will make it easier for residents to commute to Manhattan will reduce parking spaces at train stations. North Hempstead officials and...
View ArticleExtra LIRR Trains Added for Memorial Day Weekend
LONG ISLAND — The Long Island Rail Road will provide additional early-afternoon train service from Penn Station on Friday for people planning an early start to the Memorial Day Weekend. The first train...
View ArticleCannonball Train Debuts for Holiday Weekend
LONG ISLAND - The Long Island Rail Road launched its new express train, the Cannonball, which runs nonstop from Penn Station to Westhampton with follow-up stops at Southampton, East Hampton,...
View ArticleOfficials: Man on Bicycle Struck and Killed by LIRR Train
CENTER MORICHES — A man on a bicycle was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train in Center Moriches on Saturday morning, according to MTA officials. The incident happened around 10 a.m. near...
View ArticleLIRR Proposes Plans to Extend Tracks in Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON — Long Island Rail Road officials presented their plan to extend the tracks at the Port Washington station, as a precursor to future service to Grand Central Terminal. The plan promises...
View ArticleLIRR Proposes Plan to Extend Tracks in Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON — Long Island Rail Road officials presented their plan to extend the tracks at the Port Washington station, as a precursor to future service to Grand Central Terminal. The plan promises...
View ArticleDelays, Cancellations Expected for Rush Hour Commuters
BABYLON — A day after a train derailed in the East River tunnel, Long Island Rail Road riders are expecting more delays and cancellations during Tuesday’s commute. MTA officials say 21 trains will be...
View ArticleRepairs on Tracks, Switches Completed After LIRR Derailment
FREEPORT — After two days of delays following a train derailment, LIRR riders were relieved to see normal service return for the Wednesday morning commute. LIRR officials said that repair work on...
View ArticleSchumer Calls for Investigation Into Regional Rail Troubles
Senator Chuck Schumer is speaking out after last week's extreme heat allegedly caused multiple problems on rail lines across the region. Schumer is calling on the Department of Transportation to...
View ArticleConstruction Project Causing Multiple LIRR Cancellations
A major construction project is causing the Long Island Rail Road to cancel five different trains for a month. During the evening rush, the 6:05 p.m. train to Wantagh from Penn Station and the 6:33...
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