LIRR

LIRR New Year’s Eve 2021 Service Info

The end of the year is upon us & many will be riding the LIRR to get to & from their destination. The MTA asked me to share its holiday service plan for the LIRR with my readers: New Year’s Holiday Early Getaway Program   On Thursday, Dec. 30, the LIRR will operate on a […]


MTA Board Approves Discounts

In what can be considered a Christmas miracle for riders, the MTA Board has approved fare discounts across its various agencies such as a 10% discount on LIRR monthly tickets. Here are more details courtesy of the press release the agency asked me to share with you: New Fare Capping Pilot Feature of OMNY, Modeled on […]


LIRR Thanksgiving 2021 Service Plan Info

Thanksgiving is right around the corner & as usual the MTA Long Island Railroad (LIRR) is providing extra service to help riders get around. Here is the service plan the MTA asked me to share with all my readers: Wednesday, Nov. 24: Extra Early Afternoon Service on LIRR, Metro-North and SIR The Long Island Rail […]


MTA Winter Storm Gail Plans

With Winter Storm Gail approaching the tri-state area, the MTA is in full gear with its storm plans. Here is the latest info courtesy of the presser sent to me by the agency: MTA Announces Preparations In Advance of Winter Storm Gail   MTA Activates 24/7 Command Center to Monitor Winter Weather Event   Subways, Railroads […]


LIRR 2019 Holiday Service Plan Info

Here is the Christmas & New Year’s Eve 2019 service plan information for the MTA Long Island Rail Road: December 24: Extra Holiday Eve Service for Christmas Eve 13 Extra Trains Departing Penn Station Weekend/Holiday Schedule in Effect all Day on December 25, Christmas Day The LIRR will provide 13 additional departures from Penn Station […]