LIRR

Assemblyman Ra Opines On LIRR 3rd Track

Many of my readers know that I have long been a supporter of the MTA Long Island Rail Road’s plan to build a third track on its main line between Floral Park & Hicksville. I’ve argued that this project should have taken priority over the ridiculous 7 line extension. However not everyone has been a […]


LIRR Service Enhancement Info

Now here is the scheduled service enhancements for the LIRR via its press release: The MTA Long Island Rail Road announced today investment in a series of service enhancements to be phased in starting November 2012. The enhancements will provide increased service during off-peak periods on the Ronkonkoma Branch, the addition of rush hour trains […]


Pathetic LIRR Conductor

Used Long Island Railroad ticket. You are probably wondering why I have a picture of a used LIRR ticket above. I’ll explain….. Those who personally know me or follow @TransitBlogger on Twitter, it is known how much disgust I have for the overpriced Long Island Rail Road. The service is nowhere near worth the astronomical […]


LIRR July 4th Service Plan Info

Here is the official July 4th (Independence Day) service plan info for the Long Island Rail Road: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide additional early-afternoon service from Penn Station on Tuesday, July 3 for customers planning an early getaway for the start of the Independence Day holiday. The LIRR will be operating on […]


LIRR Service Plan For MLK Jr Day

Here is the service plan information for the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will operate on a holiday schedule with extra trains added on Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday. There will be 37 extra eastbound and […]