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A rendering of what the upgraded Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station will look like when the $17.9 million project to revamp it is completed in 2020.
$17.9 million Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station overhaul to begin in late June
For the first time in about 30 years, upgrades will begin on Lynbrook’s Long Island Rail Road station at the end of June. more
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A rendering of the laser beams that would be placed at railroad crossings to alert a train conductor of a car on the tracks.
East Rockaway native develops railroad safety device
About once a month for almost 14 years, John Barragan witnessed drivers stop on railroad tracks across Long Island when he was working as a crossing inspector for the Long Island Rail Road. Often, he said, the drivers were distracted — either texting, doing their makeup, or eating — and missed the flashing lights warning of an oncoming train. more
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We’ve got a plan to make L.I. commuters’ lives easier
For far too long, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been a faceless organization, with Long Island Rail Road riders paying for overpriced tickets while receiving subpar service. For years, over 300,000 daily LIRR riders . . . more
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The MTA board voted to hike the price of weekly and monthly LIRR tickets.
LIRR tickets to go up; LI politicians blast Cuomo plan
Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride after the MTA board voted on Feb. 27 to increase rates. The exact price hike will depend on how far a commuter is … more
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Many community members said they disapprove of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s recent decision to increase Long Island Rail Road fares, including Lynbrook residents, who have dealt with a dilapidated station. Above and below, renderings of what the Lynbrook train station will look like after a planned $17.9 million overhaul that is set to begin in the spring.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents blast LIRR rate hike
Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board voted on Feb. 27 to increase fares. The Lynbrook station is due for repairs, starting in spring. more
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Lawmakers plan to host hearings on the state of the Long Island Rail Road's on-time performance. The LIRR recently came under fire for not upgrading the Lynbrook station, before announcing a $17.9 million rehabilitation project, which is scheduled to start in the spring.
Lawmakers to host hearings on state of the Long Island Rail Road
State lawmakers recently sent a letter to Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng, informing him that they planned to host hearings about the dismal state of the railroad. more
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Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng approved a $17.9 million project on Sept. 5 to upgrade the Lynbrook station. Above, a rendering of the station’s platforms and canopies when the project is completed at the end of 2020.
Lynbrook LIRR station to receive $17.9 million upgrade
After several months of negotiations among local elected officials and Long Island Rail Road representatives, the Lynbrook train station is set to undergo a $17.9 million renovation, which commuters and officials say is long overdue. more
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The East Side Access project will enable commuters from Lynbrook and East Rockaway to get to Grand Central without having to go to Pennsylvania Station.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents are ready for East Side Access project
The East Side Access project will help ease the burden and congestion of the Long Island Rail Road commute for local residents. more
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is now at work on the $11.1 billion East Side Access Project, which will bring Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time.
East Side Access transforming the LIRR
On a plain wall between tracks 113 and 114, a plywood door separates old from new at Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. It is the inconspicuous entrance to the Metropolitan Transportation … more
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The LIRR has canceled several trains on July 23 following a derailment at their West Side Yard, two days earlier.
Evening Long Island Rail Road trains canceled due to derailment
Long Island Rail Road tracks were damaged in a derailment at the West Side Yard around 5 p.m. on July 21. Several trains were canceled during the morning and evening rush hours on July 23 as crews make repairs. more
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