LIRR
LIRR’s Diesel Fleet Shows Improvements
Last October a consultant named Donald N. Nelson told the Long Island Rail Road in a report that its diesel fleet was in “serious trouble” due to frequent breakdowns. This led to a call to arms by the agency which has led to some nice improvements since last year. In a press release that was […]
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Agrees To Disability Reforms
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, which has come under intense scrutiny for their possible role in helping former LIRR employees collect fraudulent disability benefits, has agreed to disability reforms proposed by federal lawmakers. Alfonso A. Castillo has more in this report for Newsday: The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board has “unanimously agreed” to adopt a number […]
LIRR Pension Agency Failed To Act Years Ago
This is the opinion of New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo after it was revealed that the pension agency received a complaint about potential fraud 5 years ago. Robert E. Kessler has more in his report for Newsday: The government agency that oversees the LIRR pension system had a complaint about possible pension abuses […]
LIRR President Helena Williams Editorial
4 days ago Long Island Railroad President Helena Williams penned an editorial for Newsday. She talks about the LIRR’s proud history & her attempts to combat the huge disability benefits scandal that has shined a negative light on the agency. Here is a brief sample of her editorial: ‘Change at Jamaica.” It’s a familiar refrain […]
Buses Replacing Trains On The Montauk Branch
The Long Island Railroad just sent out a press release via e-mail which should hit their site shortly. The press release announces that buses will be replacing trains on the Montauk Branch for two weekends due to the “Babylon Interlocking Project”. Here are the complete details: Buses will replace trains along the Babylon and Montauk […]
