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New York City
fromLong Beach, NY Patch
6 days ago

LIRR Ridership Shatters Weekly Post-Pandemic Record: Hochul

Long Island Rail Road has achieved record ridership levels, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers with improved service since the opening of Grand Central Madison.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

NY commuter rail lines will get new train cars as part of MTA's Capital Plan

New M-9A train cars for LIRR and Metro North include modern amenities like USB ports and ADA-accessible bathrooms.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Fire at Grand Central Madison disrupts LIRR service

A two-alarm fire at Grand Central Madison disrupted Long Island Rail Road service, causing significant delays and suspensions.
#amtrak
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
NYC politics

Amtrak's East River Tunnel project could snarl LIRR service for years, MTA warns

fromCbsnews
3 months ago
NYC politics

Amtrak's East River Tunnel project could snarl LIRR service for years, MTA warns

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Renovation
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Dig they must: Amtrak begins East River tunnel rehab project with serious LIRR impacts on the horizon | amNewYork

Amtrak's East River tunnel rehabilitation is vital for safety but raises concerns over Long Island Rail Road disruptions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Snapshots of the Seasons in One of New York City's Last Wild Places

"It feels like nature taking over a war zone," expressed Jason Hofmann, highlighting the striking contrast of the flourishing environment reclaiming the abandoned railroad tracks.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
3 months ago

Overhead LIRR electrification a cheaper alternative, study says

The Long Island Rail Road could electrify its diesel sections more cheaply using overhead lines instead of a traditional third rail.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Cold-blooded commuter admits to 'execution-style' hit on his friend on LIRR train but motive still secret

Nicholas D'Agostino, 21, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the execution-style killing of 20-year-old Yusef Staine on a Long Island Rail Road train.
New York City
fromAudacy
7 months ago

Brooklyn man arrested after driving SUV on LIRR tracks, tires caught on fire: MTA

A man was arrested for driving an SUV on active railroad tracks, causing significant delays and damage.
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