LIRR

LIRR AM & PM Rush Hour Service Advisory

Unless you have been under a rock for almost a day now, you would know that a fire at a major switching tower at Jamaica Station knocked out service on 11 of the 12 Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) branches. Unfortunately I was so busy that I could not post updates on the situation although […]


New LIRR Timetables Go Into Effect Sept 13th

It is that time of year again where new timetables for the Long Island Rail Road kick in. These timetables are a little different from the norm as they factor in the second phase of service cuts. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to be by the LIRR on Friday: […]


LIRR To Run Extra Trains For U.S. Open

Continuing with LIRR news, the MTA Long Island Rail Road will once again be running extra trains for those attending the U.S. Open. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release I received: The MTA/ Long Island Rail Road is serving up aces with its frequent service to the U.S. Tennis Open. Extra […]


LIRR To Offer Extra Service To Mets-Willets Point

Time to catch up on some transit news & I will start with some LIRR information. The MTA Long Island Rail Road will be offering extra service to Mets-Willets Point for the Billy Joel movie this Saturday. Here are the complete details: The MTA Long Island Rail Road is the best way to get into […]


Track Work Affects Babylon & Montauk Service

Earlier this afternoon, the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced that track work would affect overnight service on the Babylon & Montauk lines this weekend. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release I received: Several trains canceled; customers on other trains A track work program in the Amityville area will affect […]