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Helena Williams, LIRR president.
‘Double Track’ to ease pressure on lines
Helena Williams has fought many battles and spearheaded several major initiatives during her five-year tenure as president of the Long Island Rail Road, the country’s largest commuter railroad. … more
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Cedarhurst train tracks covered with snow,
LIRR adjusts Saturday service post-Nemo
Long Islanders looking to travel by train may have encountered limited or suspended service Saturday, as the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) continues to clean up the snow and ice Winter Storm … more
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said they may have to clear snow from tracks and the third rail Friday evening.
MTA urges LIRR commuters to head home early
In preparation for a nor’easter set to slam into Long Island Friday evening, the Metropolitan Transit Authority will operate eight additional afternoon eastbound Long Island Rail Road trains for commuters heading home early before the weather worsens. more
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LIRR workers were charged with stealing more than $250,000 worth of copper wire from the company and selling it as scrap.
17 charged in LIRR copper-wire theft
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice has charged 17 people with stealing more than $250,000 worth of copper wire belonging to the Long Island Railroad and selling it to a scrap yard, she … more
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A LIRR train headed to Far Rockaway struck a vehicle near the Hewlett station,. No injuries were reported.
LIRR train struck vehicle in Hewlett
An eastbound Long island Rail Road (LIRR) train on the Far Rockaway line struck a vehicle at West Broadway, west of the Hewlett station at about 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, according to Sam Zambuto, a LIRR spokesman. more
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Asbestos exposure on the LIRR?
Q. I’ve been reading your opinions on asbestos with respect to public safety, and you seem to be knowledgeable about asbestos in air ducts. more
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Senator Jack Martins, right, called for longer validity periods on LIRR tickets. He was joined by Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, center, and LIRR President Helena Williams at the Mineola train station.
LIRR tickets to be valid longer
Long Island Rail Road riders that did not use their one-trip ticket on the day of purchase were frequently out of luck. If riders happened to find a ride home from a coworker that had driven into … more
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The MTA introduced quiet cars to several peak trains on the Far Rockaway branch to offer customers a more comfortable, noise-free commute.
Shh! I'm enjoying a calmer ride
For passengers searching for some calm before or after the workday, the Long Island Rail Road, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launched a Quiet Car pilot program on certain peak hour trains on the Far Rockaway Branch to give commuters a place with no cell phone conversations, noise from electronics or loud conversations. more
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Derailed: Feds arrest, charge 11 in $1 billion LIRR disability scam
Federal authorities arrested 11 people, 10 of them Long Islanders, including a Rockville Centre doctor, last week and charged them with fraud for participating in a multimillion dollar Long Island Rail … more
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The LIRR made a "pledge" to commuters that it would improve response time and communications during service disruptions.
LIRR drafts 'pledge' to commuters
In a new “pledge” to commuters, the Long Island Rail Road promises to respond quickly and improve communication during service disruptions. The eight-point pledge, released in draft … more
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