MTA warns Amtrak repairs could disrupt LIRR service for years
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
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It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
The MTA sounded the alarm on potential service cuts if Amtrak goes ahead with its plan to shut down one of Penn Station's most vital rail tunnels. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Congestion pricing is causing parking problems at Long Island Rail Road stations as commuters ditch driving into Manhattan.
Commuters are changing habits to avoid the tolls, and it means crowded train cars and packed parking lots. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Long Island Rail Road passengers faced delays for the Friday morning commute.
LIRR schedule changes start today for riders across Long Island and heading into New York City.
LIRR schedule changes start today for riders across Long Island and heading into New York City.
An LIRR passenger says she was literally pushed off a moving train at her Brentwood station by a belligerent rider.
Jennifer Summer says as the LIRR train approached the station she observed a drunk and unruly passenger using an emergency control panel to open the doors. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island Rail Road train struck a car in Manorville on Tuesday.
It happened at around 12:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing at Wading River Road.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused. Disability advocates are saying it's time for the MTA to rethink its priorities. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
Thanks to the expansion of the Grand Central Madison terminal, the LIRR has been running more service than ever before, but a new report shows it also has been dealing with more delays, and the pause on congestion pricing could make it worse. CBS New York's John Dias breaks it down.
The Long Island Rail Road is another step closer to full accessibility.
At least one person was injured in a shooting in Long Beach on Thursday. Police say it happened as a massive crowd of young adults was being dispersed from the beach and boardwalk.
LIRR is expanding summer weekend service and offering discounts to area beaches.
The Copiague LIRR station will be made fully ADA accessible in the coming weeks, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says some LIRR and Metro-North riders could see savings.
As New York City prepares for the controversial tolling system, some who ride the rails may get a discount. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As the MTA rolls out its controversial congestion pricing plan for drivers, sources tell CBS New York it's also considering savings for New York City residents who ride the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Proposals are due in June, but officials say commuters will likely start to see stores open in 2025, with hopes of a full concourse by 2026.
