LIRR

Extra LIRR Trains For NY Mets Season Opener

Once again, the MTA Long Island Rail Road will be running extra trains for the New York Mets season opener. They will also have trains stopping at the new stadium the day before, for their open practice. Here are the complete details about these two days & overall season plans courtesy of a press release […]


LIRR Special Ticket Package For NY Auto Show

If you are into cars, the New York Auto Show is the place to be. The MTA Long Island Rail Road wants auto enthusiasts to use the LIRR to & from the show. To encourage this, the agency is offering a special ticket page. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent to […]


LIRR Port Jeff Line Affected By Rail Inspections

Late yesterday afternoon, the MTA Long Island Rail Road announced that midday service on the Port Jefferson line will be affected for 2 days due to rail inspections. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release they sent me: BUSES REPLACE TRAINS FOR AFFECTED CUSTOMERS The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide […]


Extra LIRR Trains For Good Friday-Passover

Late yesterday afternoon, the MTA Long Island Rail Road announced it will run extra trains for Good Friday & Passover. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release they sent me: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide eight additional afternoon eastbound trains from Penn Station for those leaving early for the […]


35% Decrease In LIRR Gap Incidents In 2009

If you have been a long time reader of this blog (especially in 2008), you will recall countless entries about the gap problems which have plagued the LIRR. Late yesterday afternoon, the agency sent out a press release to announce some great news. Gap incidents decreased by 35% in 2009. Here are the complete details: […]