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The Long Island Rail Road (reporting mark LI), often abbreviated as the LIRR, is a railroad in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of New York, stretching from Manhattan to the eastern tip of Suffolk County on Long Island.
On May 13, 1899, the LIRR bought the Montauk Steamboat Company, which had competed with its own steamboats for connecting freight and passenger service. Routes operated under LIRR control included New York-Greenport and connections from the eastern terminals to New London and Block Island.
Located within the City Terminal Zone at Borden Avenue and Second Street, it is the westernmost LIRR station in Queens and the end of both the Main Line and Montauk Branch. The station consists of one passenger platform located at ground level and is wheelchair accessible.
LIRR ridership inside the city — especially from historically disadvantaged neighborhoods — is up 28 percent, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said.
OYSTER BAY, NY — Track work this month will result in service changes and schedule adjustments on multiple Long Island Rail Road branches, including Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma.
As the LIRR provides new schedules systemwide, Long Beach is adjusting times for its buses. Among the changes on the East-West Loop, residents can expect the 5 a.m. bus will depart the station 4:...
The Jamaica AirTrain JFK station, located in an enclosed glass structure to the south of the LIRR platforms, has 2 tracks and 1 island platform. It is accessed by escalator or elevator from street level as well as via an enclosed bridge connecting it to the LIRR station.
The LIRR will run additional trains during peak rush hour times this summer. In addition to the extra trains, the LIRR will add extra train cars.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provides local and express bus, subway, and commuter rail service in Greater New York, and operates multiple toll bridges and tunnels in New York City. Overview.
BAYSIDE, QUEENS — Uber is launching a new feature called "Make My Train" to help Long Island Rail Road commuters stay on schedule, the ride-share service announced Friday.