LIRR
Amtrak To Replace East River Tunnel Tracks
Earlier today, the MTA announced that Amtrak will begin replacing all 4 tracks in the East River Tunnel. For those of us who ride Amtrak or the LIRR, this is a project that is long overdue. Here is more information courtesy of a press release: The MTA Long Island Rail Road announced today, at a [...]
LIRR Labor Day Weekend Service Plan Info
Here is the complete LIRR Labor Day weekend service plan info courtesy of a press release: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide additional early-afternoon service from Penn Station on Friday, September 2 for customers planning an early getaway for the start of the Labor Day Weekend. The LIRR will be operating on a [...]
Buses Replace Trains On Port Washington Line
Just a few minutes ago, I received word from the LIRR that buses will replace early morning trains between Port Washington and Great Neck due to emergency track drainage repair work. Here are the complete details: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will substitute buses and vans in place of early-morning train service between Port [...]
LIRR Reducing Service Due To Hurricane Irene
The potential damage that will stem from Hurricane Irene has caused the MTA Long Island Rail Road to reduce some service. Here are the details courtesy of a press release I received a few minutes ago: MTA Long Island Rail Road is making some adjustments to its service in advance of Hurricane Irene reaching Long [...]
Buses Replace LIRR Far Rockaway Trains
Earlier this afternoon, the MTA Long Island Rail Road announced that buses will replace trains on the Far Rockaway branch this Sunday due to switch surfacing work. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release I received: MTA Long Island Rail Road customers planning to ride the Far Rockaway Branch this Sunday are [...]
