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Press Release
February 9, 2021
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LIRR Adds Mets-Willets Point Stop to Accommodate Vaccinations at Citi Field

NYC Subway 7 Subway Trains and Q48 Buses Continue to Serve Citi Field

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 10 the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will make an additional stop on all Port Washington Branch trains to help transport people to and from New York City’s COVID-19 vaccination site at Citi Field. The additional stop at Mets-Willets Point will be made indefinitely around the clock for as long as the vaccination site remains open.

Press Release
February 4, 2021
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LIRR Crews to Perform Signal Testing as Part of Main Line Expansion Project

Long Island Rail Road crews will perform signal testing near Merillon Avenue as part of the Main Line Expansion Project during the weekends of Feb. 6-7 and 20-21.

Press Release
February 1, 2021
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TRANSCRIPT: LIRR President Eng Appears Live on News12 Long Island

LIRR President Phil Eng appeared live today on News12 Long Island Storm Watch with Erin Colton to discuss the impact of the winter storm on regional public transportation service.

A transcript of the interview appears below.

Erin Colton: Alright, let’s get an update now on the LIRR. We know that the LIRR, once it gets a buildup of snow, about a foot or so we have to start worrying about things shutting down. Joining us live on the phone right now is LIRR President Phil Eng. Hey Phil.

Press Release
January 19, 2021
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LIRR Introduces Live Chat Feature in TrainTime App

New Feature Allows Riders to Message Customer Service Representatives in Real Time

Watch a Video Demonstration of the New Feature

See Photos from Today's News Conference

Press Release
January 13, 2021
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LIRR Issues New Train Schedules to Take Effect Jan. 25

Amended Peak Service Will Meet Reduced Ridership Levels, Improve Operational Efficiency, and Support Infrastructure Renewal and Upgrades

Off-Peak Fares Remain in Effect at All Times

Press Release
January 6, 2021
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LIRR Crews to Perform Signal Testing as Part of Main Line Expansion Project

Long Island Rail Road crews will perform signal testing in Mineola as part of the Main Line Expansion Project during the weekends of Jan. 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24.

Press Release
January 4, 2021
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LIRR Expansion Project Progresses Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget in 2020

Five Railroad Crossing Eliminations and Other Milestones Met Despite COVID Challenges

2021 Will Include Last Three Railroad Crossing Eliminations, Station Enhancements and New Elevators at Floral Park Station

See Accomplishment Photos Including Bridge Replacement and Roadway Opening

Press Release
December 31, 2020
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MTA Announces the Grand Opening of the East End Gateway at Penn Station—an Iconic New Entrance to the LIRR Concourse at Seventh Avenue and 33rd Street

New Penn Station Entrance Creates a Front Door Identity on Seventh Avenue & Direct Connection from Street Level to LIRR Concourse & Subway

Includes Three State-of-the-Art Escalators and a Staircase - Improving Customer Experience & Increasing Circulation  

Press Release
December 16, 2020
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LIRR’s Industry-Leading Leaf-Fighting Technology Cleans Six Times More Track Resulting in Fewer Delays and Cost Savings Through 2021

LIRR Saw 246 Fewer Delays After Adding Second Laser Train and Increasing its Speed

Press Release
December 1, 2020
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LIRR Joins NYC & Company and Mastercard’s NYC Neighborhood Getaways Program to Boost NYC Tourism

MTA Long Island Rail Road  (LIRR) announced today a new partnership with NYC & Company and Mastercard for the “All In NYC: Neighborhood Getaways”

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