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Press Release
August 5, 2020
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TRANSCRIPT: MTA Long Island Rail Road President Eng Appears Live on LI News Radio

LIRR President Phil Eng: “Since the storm hit, the workforce has been out around-the-clock but we have been able to restore on a number of branches, including Port Washington, Babylon, Far Rockaway, Long Beach, West Hempstead, Hempstead, and then this morning we restored service back on Huntington and Ronkonkoma for our Main Line, and it's some limited service because equipment needs to be positioned to run more robust westbound service. But we have service back on Huntington and Ronkonkoma.

Press Release
July 22, 2020
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Long Island Rail Road Adds Korean to Group of Languages Included in TrainTime App

The Long Island Rail Road today announced that Korean has been added to the group of languages included in its recently revamped TrainTime app. This will allow more customers to easily navigate their commute, and, with the capacity tracker function, gauge the number of seats available in each car at any time so that they can make informed decisions based on real-time data showing how many customers are on each train car.

Press Release
July 13, 2020
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LIRR Expansion Project Reaches Second Major Milestone in Two Weeks as Crews Install New Railroad Bridge Over New Hyde Park Road

Time Lapse Video of Crews Moving Bridge Into Place Is Available Here

 

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that crews working to eliminate the New Hyde Park Road railroad crossing on the border of New Hyde Park and Garden City successfully installed a new three-bay bridge that will carry the Long Island Rail Road Main Line over the roadway, and an accompanying underpass.

Press Release
July 9, 2020
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MTA to Eliminate Railroad Crossing, Install New Bridge This Weekend at New Hyde Park Road on Border of New Hyde Park and Garden City

Major LIRR Expansion Project Milestone to Take Place July 11-12 

This Weekend There Will Be No LIRR Service from New Hyde Park to Hicksville Stations

Other Service Changes, Timetable Adjustments for All LIRR Branches; Details Below

Press Release
June 28, 2020
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MTA Replaces 78-Year-Old LIRR Bridge in Carle Place
Sixth Major Bridge Project Completed On Time and On Budget as Part of LIRR Expansion Project
 
Press Release
June 25, 2020
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MTA to Replace Glen Cove Road Bridge in Carle Place

The Long Island Rail Road today announced that crews working on the LIRR Expansion Project will replace the 78-year-old bridge that carries the Long Island Rail Road over Glen Cove Road in Carle Place. The work will result in a suspension of train service for 55 hours between Mineola and Hicksville on the weekend of June 27-28, as well as weekend roadway closures.

Press Release
June 22, 2020
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TRANSCRIPT: MTA Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng Appears on LI News Radio
MTA Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng appeared on 103.9FM's LI News Radio with Jay Oliver on Monday, June 22, to discuss the Phase 2 of New York City reopening and how it affects LIRR.
A transcript of the interview appears below.
Press Release
June 21, 2020
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TRANSCRIPT: LIRR President Phil Eng Appears on Connoisseur Radio's Island Outlook

Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng appeared on Connoisseur Radio's Island Outlook with John Lynch.

A transcript of the interview appears below.

John Lynch: Good morning, I'm John Lynch and welcome to Island Outlook on this station of Connoisseur Media Long Island. And this morning, we are talking with the President of the Long Island Rail Road, Phil Eng. Good morning, sir.

Phil Eng: Good morning John, thank you for having me. I appreciate the opportunity to get on and chat with your listeners.

Press Release
June 16, 2020
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Long Island Rail Road Unveils First in North America TrainTime App with Capacity Tracker

New App Empowers Riders by Providing Real-Time Information to Minimize Crowding and Maximize Social Distancing  

Revamp Built Fully In-House; App Is MTA’s First to Be Translated into Chinese and Spanish

Click Here for Video Demonstration App

Click Here for Photos of App

Press Release
May 27, 2020
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TRANSCRIPT: MTA Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng Appears on PIX 11 Morning News

MTA Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng appeared on PIX 11 Morning News with Dan Mannarino on Wednesday, May 27, to discuss the Phase 1 of Long Island reopening and LIRR’s Essential Service Plan enhancements.

A transcript of the interview appears below.

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