LIRR

LIRR To Launch Jury Duty Special

In what comes as a bit of news to me, it seems that there is a niche rider market that needed some service to match their needs. The market in question is the unknown amount of people needing to get to Riverhead for jury duty. After having discussions with Suffolk County officials & analyzing the […]


LIRR Sees A Rise In Cashless Riders

For regular Long Island Rail Road riders, it is known that the best way to ride is to buy your tickets in advance. When you don’t & have to buy them on the train, you pay an even more inflated cost for a service that is already priced too high. However let me not digress […]


LIRR & Metro-North Want More Money To Park

If you are the one of many who park your car at certain Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North Railroad stations, be prepared to shell out more cash if the transit divisions have their way. Due to the current budget crisis, the MTA is looking at any & all ways to stick it to the […]


Port Jefferson Service To Be Affected For 5 Days

For any of my readers who depend on the Long Island Rail Road’s Port Jefferson line, please be advised that midday service will be affected for 5 days next month due a grade crossing renewal project. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release sent to me by the LIRR: A grade crossing […]


LIRR Releases “Gap Rap” Video

For years, the Long Island Rail Road has been plagued with a major problem throughout the entire system, dangerous gaps. The problem has been highlighted in this blog & throughout the media numerous times whether it be in the form of accidents or deaths. Yesterday, the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) continued its awareness […]