What we're doing
On most weekends in summer 2026, we will be installing new switches and signals near Elmont-UBS Arena. This is the next phase of a major upgrade of the infrastructure in the area to allow us to better serve the arena.
When complete, riders can expect more reliable service and increased speeds for eastbound Huntington and Ronkonkoma trains that stop at Elmont-UBS Arena.
Check Planned Service Changes or Service Status for the latest updates and service change schedule.
Service impacts
Work is scheduled to occur on the following weekends, from approximately 12:15 a.m. Saturday until 3:30 a.m. Monday.
- May 30-June 1
- June 6-8
- June 13-15
- June 27-29
- July 18-20
- July 25-27
- August 1-3
- August 8-10
- August 15-17
There will be no work on Juneteenth or Independence Day weekends.
On these weekends, there will be many minor schedule adjustments across the LIRR, with more significant impacts to Hempstead Branch service. Overnight and early morning Huntington and Ronkonkoma branch riders will also see significant schedule changes to give our crews short, uninterrupted work windows on all tracks at once. Check the TrainTime app to see if your trip has been adjusted.
A note about the weekend of July 11-13: On this weekend, testing and commissioning of the new signal system will require a full suspension of train service through Elmont-UBS Arena on the Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Huntington/Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma branches. More details on service, schedules, and travel alternatives will be available in mid-June. If possible, consider using the Babylon or Port Washington branches on this weekend.
Hempstead Branch travel details
Hollis, Queens Village, and Elmont-UBS Arena
There will be no eastbound service at these stations on these weekends, except for June 6-8, when reduced eastbound service will be available.
Westbound service will be reduced on these weekends, but will still be available.
MTA and NICE buses will accept LIRR tickets on nearby routes for travel to and from Jamaica. Learn more about getting between the Jamaica Bus Terminal and the LIRR's Jamaica Station.
- The Q2 and Q3 buses connect the Jamaica Bus Terminal with Hollis Av at the west end of Hollis Station.
- The Q110 bus also runs along Jamaica Av and serves Parsons Blvd in Jamaica, where you can transfer to multiple buses to Jamaica Station.
- The Q1 and Q36 buses connect the Jamaica Bus Terminal with Queens Village Station.
- The NICE n24 bus connects the Jamaica Bus Terminal with Elmont-UBS Arena.
When there are events at UBS Arena, attendees may travel via Mineola or Jamaica to reach Elmont-UBS Arena at no additional charge.
Bellerose
Bellerose station will be closed on these weekends. Consider using Floral Park station instead.
NICE Bus will accept LIRR tickets on the nearby n24 route for travel to and from Jamaica Bus Terminal.
Floral Park
Train service will be available at Floral Park on these weekends, but trains may leave from different tracks than usual. Check our TrainTime app or station screens before ascending to platform level.
Stewart Manor through Hempstead
There is no direct service between these stations and Manhattan on these weekends. Hourly shuttle trains will run between Floral Park and Hempstead.
For service to and from Manhattan, transfer at Floral Park to a Main Line train. Or, consider the nearby New Hyde Park, Merillon Av, or Mineola stations.