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Moynihan Train Hall: A New, World-Class Transit Hub – Now Open
Moynihan Train Hall is now open to the public, expanding Penn Station across 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd streets, into the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building. For more information, click here . Moynihan Train Hall transforms the travel experience for LIRR customers, offering direct access to Tracks 13-16, with access to Tracks 17-21 available via the adjacent West End Concourse. Additional amenities include a ticket office, customer service office, and ticket machines. Customers in need of mobility assistance will be able to access LIRR Care from Moynihan Train Hall.
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MTA Unveils New All-In-One Mobile App for Trip Planning and Service Information
App includes schedules and service alerts for subways, buses, lirr and metro-north , public can sign up for app; currently in beta testing.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that its new MTA app is available for download. The app is currently in BETA testing and will eventually succeed the MYmta app. The app features schedules, service alerts and more for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad all in one place. Users can also book Access-A-Ride trips and see elevator and escalator outages at stations throughout the subway system.
“If we want more customers to use public transit, providing travel tools that are easy and intuitive is key,” said MTA Acting Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara . “The new MTA app accomplishes just that, connecting riders to the information they need in one or two taps.”
Additional features in the Beta version of the new MTA app include:
Plan a trip to see recommended routes and check schedules for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, PATH and AirTrain.
Get service alerts and see planned and unplanned service changes and best ways to get around.
Save favorite routes and stops for quick viewing of arrival times.
Live bus tracking to see where a bus is located that is approaching a stop, check when it will arrive, and follow it throughout its trip, including instant information on how many stops and minutes away a bus is.
Real-time on-board crowding for railroads.
Book Access-A-Ride trips, find pick up and drop off times for trips, and view trip history.
Improved search making it easier to see which search results are MTA stations and the services offered there at a glance.
Dynamic strip maps and station views indicate the service that is running at any given time.
The app was co-developed with Axon Vibe, a smart mobility platform provider and former winner of the MTA’s Transit Tech Lab accelerator. Utilizing this smart transit technology MTA app users will also be able to opt into sharing their location data to receive smart, real-time, location-based notifications for their individual journey.
The aggregated data will be available to the MTA to better understand ridership and mobility patterns around the New York metropolitan area. This information will assist with improving transit operations to meet the needs of customers and developing innovative tools to help make it easier for riders to plan for transit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This effort was supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
“Axon Vibe is thrilled to continue supporting the MTA with our smart transit technology, aimed at promoting sustainable travel and increasing public transit ridership,” said Roman Oberli, CEO of Axon Vibe .
The app will replace MYmta when it becomes available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store later this year. Riders will not need to download a new app as it will automatically update on a mobile device if MYmta is already installed.
Members of the public can sign up for access to the app here .
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MTA Launches New One Stop Rail App Combining LIRR and Metro-North Trip Planning and Ticket Purchasing
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launched a totally revamped app – named TrainTime – the new one-stop app for commuter rail customers in the region. The app replaces MTA eTix and adds the functionality of previously separate TrainTime apps for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, merging ticket purchasing, trip planning, real-time train location data.
Access your tickets purchased in eTix using your existing account information — or create a new account using your Apple ID, Google account, or a text message.
Making the app easier and more inviting to use, TrainTime users can log in using their Apple ID, Google account, or a text message, and purchase tickets using Apple Pay. These new features complement features that are already popular with MTA app users, including a seat availability tracking and in-app chat with customer service.
Mobile Tickets on TrainTime
TrainTime is the first MTA app where ticket purchasing and trip planning live on the same app. Previously customers would have to use two apps to plan their trip—TrainTime to trip plan, and MTA eTix to purchase tickets.
Now, a customer can search for their train and purchase their ticket in seconds. When looking up their train, a “Buy” ticket button will appear on the screen. From there, a customer can log in using Apple, Google or their phone number and purchase their ticket. Once a ticket is purchased, customers will see the button show “Activate” as their departure time approaches, or “Wallet” if their trip is in the future.
Previous eTix users should use their existing account information to access tickets they have already purchased.
Real-Time Train Movement and Seat Availability Tracking
A core feature of the revamped app is the real-time train tracking map. In preparation for the app’s rollout, GPS sensors were installed on the entire LIRR and Metro-North fleet. When looking up a train a customer can get the exact position of their train in real-time. Once a customer gets on the train, they can continue to track their movement.
The real-time train tracking is complemented by the popular seat availability tracker that the LIRR initially debuted in 2020. A customer can check the exact position of their train while on the train, while also knowing their exact car number and monitor that car’s capacity.
In-App Customer Service
In addition to the many social channels, customers can already go to for assistance, TrainTime meets riders where they are, providing in-app chat with customer service representatives for both railroads for the first time. Users can “Chat with us” on the “Status” tab.
Cross-Rail Trip Planning
The debut of TrainTime allows for a future feature of cross-rail trips when Grand Central Madison opens later this year.
A customer that will travel from Long Island to Metro-North region, and vice versa, will be able to plan their full trip and purchase their ticket without having to use multiple apps.
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MTA Launches Online Trip Planner for Customers Planning New Grand Central Madison Commutes
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Draft Schedules Released in Early June Feature Increases in Peak AM & PM Service
More options for reverse commuters, view mta’s grand central madison trip planner.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today introduced an online trip planner at gcmtrips.mta.info to allow Long Island Rail Road customers to plan trips to and from Grand Central Madison, Penn Station, Atlantic Terminal or any other stations once Grand Central Madison opens later this year. To use the trip planner, a customer can input station of origin, destination, time of travel, day of week and the planner will suggest itineraries and transfer opportunities.
The creation of the interactive tool complements draft timetables for every LIRR branch that were released in early June showing proposed systemwide service following the opening of the LIRR’s terminal at Grand Central Madison this year. The LIRR will hold a series of virtual public information sessions starting next week to gather public input on the timetables.
“The online trip planner will help LIRR customers see the many new travel opportunities that the opening of Grand Central Madison will bring to the Long Island Rail Road,” said Catherine Rinaldi, Interim President of MTA Long Island Rail Road and President of MTA Metro-North Railroad . "Once the public has an opportunity to plan their new commute, they will see how many new travelling opportunities the new, refreshed schedules provide to our beautiful new Grand Central Madison Terminal, revitalized Penn Station and our Brooklyn hub at Atlantic Avenue.”
“It’s important to show, not only Long Islanders, but everyone in the region that the opening of Grand Central Madison creates numerous opportunities to travel by commuter rail,” said MTA Chief Customer Officer Sarah Meyer. “We strongly encourage customers to use the trip planner to create their new commute and give us feedback at the public information sessions that start next week.”
Systemwide Service Increases Mean More Trains During AM Rush, PM Rush, Reverse Peak, Off-Peak
The timetables propose to increase the overall number of LIRR trains by 40 percent. The number of morning rush hour trains would increase slightly more than 40 percent and the number of afternoon/evening rush hour trains would increase by nearly 65 percent. Thanks to the new terminal and the LIRR Main Line Expansion Project (Third Track), reverse peak service would dramatically improve to Ronkonkoma, Huntington and all intermediate stops, as well as from Brooklyn, where service to Jamaica is increasing.
The timetables will improve the spacing of trains on many branches, reducing large gaps in service. During the off-peak hours of middays, evenings, and weekends, Huntington and Ronkonkoma will both have service to Manhattan every 30 minutes, with weekend Ronkonkoma Branch service doubling with the completion of the Double Track Project, that introduced 13 miles of a brand-new second track between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma, and the Main Line Expansion Project.
On the West Hempstead Branch, trains will run every hour during off-peak periods, twice as frequently as they do today, and the need to change trains at Valley Stream is eliminated. Stations in Queens will see service increases throughout the day, in both peak and off-peak periods.
"Change at Jamaica" Evolves
To reduce delays that can occur currently at Jamaica Station while trains wait for a connecting train, and to allow the LIRR to move significantly more trains through the station, trains will no longer have scheduled connections at Jamaica.
Manhattan-bound customers at rush hour on most branches, and all day on the busiest branches, will find plenty of options to take them to the terminal of their choosing without the need to change trains. For those who do need to transfer, all trains will now make station stops at Jamaica to reduce wait times. Once the schedules are finalized in the fall, the TrainTime app will be updated to provide transfer recommendations.
Service to Brooklyn to Increase by 28%
In Brooklyn, trains will run approximately every 12 minutes in both directions during peak hours and every 20 minutes during off-peak hours for an overall 28% increase in daily trains. Every train will make stops at Nostrand Avenue and East New York. Most Brooklyn trains will originate and terminate at Jamaica using the new Platform F, but the LIRR will retain some through service with peak and off-peak trains on the West Hempstead Branch and peak trains on the Babylon and Hempstead Branches. Most customers on the Far Rockaway and Hempstead Branches, whose trains currently primarily serve Brooklyn, will now have direct service to Manhattan all day.
LIRR to Hold Information Sessions on New Timetables
The LIRR will hold four virtual customer information sessions about the proposed new timetables at the following dates and times:
Thursday, June 23 -- 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 -- 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 7 -- 6 to 7 p.m.
Following these information sessions, a virtual public meeting — where the public will have the chance to offer comments on the timetables — will be held on Wednesday, July 13, from 6 to 8 p.m.
More information about the information sessions, the virtual public hearing, and how to register to participate are posted at https://new.mta.info/grandcentralmadison
FACT SHEET:
62%: Afternoon rush hour service increase from Manhattan to Long Island, from 98 trains to 158 trains.
40%: Morning rush hour train increase into New York City, from 113 trains to 159 trains.
58%: Number of morning rush hour trains coming into Manhattan from Long Island, increasing to 120 from the current 76.
65%: Reverse commute service increase, outbound trains in morning rush and inbound to Manhattan trains in the evening rush rising from current 81 to 134 daily.
76: Number of minutes without an afternoon reverse commute on the Ronkonkoma Branch today. That gap is being eliminated with trains arriving in Manhattan approximately every 30 minutes.
3: Number of additional peak trains out of Penn Station in evening rush hour (rising to 66 from current 63).
Approximately 50% of LIRR riders arriving at Penn Station must find alternate transportation or walk to complete their journey to the East Side.
Lexington Ave Line: Rush hour train frequencies between Jamaica and Manhattan will roughly equate to those during the midday period on the busiest subway line in North America.
12 Minutes: Approximate frequency of service between Brooklyn and Jamaica during peak periods. Off-peak, trains will run approximately every 20 minutes.
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2024 LIRR Escorted Tours: Choose Your Favorite Escape, Leave the Planning to Us
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- May 23, 2024
Looking for some car-free, carefree inspiration? We've got just the ticket for you. Take advantage of LIRR’s discounted escorted tours and spend the day relaxing and taking in Long Island’s most picturesque attractions. No traffic, no aggravation, just a scenic ride and a chance to explore some of our favorite locales. We’ll take you there, back, and everywhere in-between!
Gatsby Mansions
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2024 Schedule: Sunday, July 14 Sunday, August 25 Sunday, September 15
Revisit an era of lavish country mansions, elegant estates, breathtaking architecture, and picturesque landscapes on Long Island’s Gold Coast. Start your tour with a visit to the Vanderbilt Museum , the summer home of William K. Vanderbilt: a Spanish-style mansion named Eagle's Nest, originally built in 1910 as a small English cottage. Next, enjoy lunch on your own at picturesque Huntington Village . Finally, delight in the elegant furnishings and beautifully landscaped gardens at Old Westbury Gardens , the backdrop for several popular movies, such as Age of Innocence , Cruel Intentions and American Gangster.
Cost: $97.75 per person ( $85.50 for children 5-11). The tour includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Vanderbilt Museum, admission to Old Westbury Gardens, and a stop at Huntington Village for lunch.
Port Jefferson
Board the rear car of the Huntington train at Jamaica
Gatsby Mansion and Oyster Fest
2024 Schedule: Saturday, October 19: The Vanderbilt Museum and the Oyster Fest Sunday, October 20: Old Westbury Gardens and the Oyster Fest
Revisit an era of lavish country mansions, elegant estates, breathtaking architecture, and picturesque landscapes on Long Island’s Gold Coast, plus visit the East Coast's largest waterfront festival. Start your tour with a visit to either the Vanderbilt Museum , the summer home of William K. Vanderbilt: a Spanish-style mansion named Eagle's Nest, originally built in 1910 as a small English cottage, or Old Westbury Gardens , the backdrop for several popular movies, such as Age of Innocence , Cruel Intentions and American Gangster , where you will delight in the elegant furnishings and beautifully landscaped gardens. Then, enjoy lunch on your own at the Oyster Bay Oyster Festival , where the oyster is celebrated (and served!) in every form: on the half shell, fried, wood-fired and chowder.
Cost: $85.75 per person ( $77.50 for children 5-11) for Saturday, October 19th, which includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Vanderbilt Museum, and the Oyster Fest ; $81.75 per person ( $69.50 for children 5-11) for Sunday, October 20th, which includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to Old Westbury Gardens, and the Oyster Fest .
Montauk Lighthouse
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2024 Schedule: Saturday, June 29 Saturday, August 10 Saturday, September 28
Take a trip to Montauk, the ultimate seaside community located at the tip of Long Island, without the stress of a long drive or planning your day. After your train pulls into the station, you will board a bus to “the End,” making stops at three classic sights: Montauk Village, the Montauk Point Lighthouse, and Gosman’s Dock.
Cost: $83.75 per adult ( $65.50 per child ages 5-11). The tour includes round-trip rail and bus transportation, a visit to Montauk Village (on your own), admission to Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum, and a stop at Gosman’s Dock to eat and shop (on your own).
Board the rear car of the Montauk train at Jamaica
LIRR Escorted 190th Anniversary Tour
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2024 Schedule: Saturday, July 27
Take a scenic ride to Greenport and relax while learning about the history of the LIRR and its impact on Long Island from on-board docents. Then, you will head to the Railroad Museum of Long Island to explore the exhibits commemorating both the 190th anniversary of the LIRR and the 180th anniversary of the first LIRR train to Greenport. Once you're finished there, you will board a bus to ride ' The Greenport Express ,' an Allen Herschell G-16 park train. After your ride on the mini train, the bus will bring you to the Railroad Museum at Riverhead for some additional exploring.
This tour also includes a stroll through Greenport at your leisure, where you can enjoy some boutique shopping and waterfront dining (not included in the cost) before heading back to the city. And, you’ll get to take home some exclusive LIRR 190th Anniversary commemorative parting gifts to add to your collection!
Cost: $90.00 per adult ( $77.75 per child ages 5-11). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Railroad Museum at Greenport and Riverhead, a ride on a G-16 park train, 'The Greenport Express,' and an LIRR 190th Anniversary commemorative book in addition to some LIRR 190th anniversary merchandise.
Board the rear car of the Ronkonkoma train at Jamaica
Sunday Cruise to Fire Island Lighthouse
2024 Schedule: Sunday, July 21 Sunday, September 29
Set sail on the Lauren Kristy , a 65ft turn-of-the-century style riverboat for a cruise along the scenic Great South Bay. Enjoy a buffet-style lunch along the way to the Fire Island Lighthouse , known as the tallest lighthouse on Long Island. You’ll also visit the historic village of Babylon, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll, local boutique-style shopping, and dining.
Cost: $139.75 per adult ( $96.50 per child ages 5-11). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, a 3-hour cruise and buffet lunch on the Lauren Kristy , admission to the Fire Island Lighthouse , and a stop at the village of Babylon for shopping and dining.
Board the rear car of the Babylon train at Jamaica
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North Fork Fruit and Hard Cider
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2024 Schedule: Saturday, July 13 - CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Saturday, August 24 Saturday, October 5
Visit Long Island’s North Fork for a fun day at the orchards! We will visit Riverhead Ciderhouse for tastings of a wide selection of naturally harvested ciders, local beer and wine, and other treats. Next, enjoy picking fresh fruit at Wickham’s Farms , one of the largest farms on Long Island, offering a delicious variety of freshly baked goods. We will also visit the historic village of Greenport for shopping and local dining.
Cost: This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, tastings at Riverhead Ciderhouse , fruit picking at Wickham’s Fruit Farms , and a visit to the village of Greenport.
$99.75 per adult ( $69.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, July 13, 2024
$101.75 per adult ( $71.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, August 24, 2024
$103.75 per adult ( $73.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, October 5, 2024
Greenport Lighthouse Cruise
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2024 Schedule: Saturday, August 17 Saturday, September 7
Visit Greenport for a memorable cruise to the Long Beach Bar “Bug” Lighthouse . Start by exploring the East End Seaport Museum located on the historic Greenport waterfront offering dynamic exhibits showcasing the rich maritime heritage of Long Island’s East End. Then, set sail on a narrated cruise to “Bug Lighthouse”, an iconic lighthouse and bright beacon welcoming mariners to the protected waters of Peconic Bay. You will also have the opportunity to explore inside the lighthouse originally built in 1870. After the cruise, enjoy your evening in town! Take some time to shop, dine or simply enjoy a scenic stroll around the beautiful Village of Greenport.
Cost: $64.25 per adult ( $22.00 per child ages 5-11). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, admission to the East End Seaport Museum and Village Blacksmith Shop, and a two-hour narrated cruise and tour of the “Bug Lighthouse."
North Fork Vineyards
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2024 Schedule: Saturday, July 20 Sunday, August 11 Saturday, September 21 Sunday, October 6 Saturday, October 26
Visit Long Island’s North Fork for tastings of the region’s local wines, serene strolls through the vineyards and idyllic scenery at the village of Greenport. On Saturday tours, enjoy wine tastings at Duck Walk Vineyards and Pindar Vineyards , and a visit to the charming seaport village of Greenport for a breezy stroll through boutique-lined streets and endless dining possibilities. On Sunday tours, enjoy wine tastings at Jason’s Vineyard , and a visit to the charming waterside village of Port Jefferson for a breezy stroll through boutique-lined streets and endless dining possibilities.
Cost: For Saturday tours (July 20, September 21, and October 26): $104.75 per person (21+ only). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, wine tastings at Duck Walk Vineyards and Pindar Vineyards, and a visit to the village of Greenport.
For Sunday tours (August 11 and October 6): $87.25 per person (21+ only). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, wine tastings at Jason's Vineyard, and a visit to the village of Port Jefferson.
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Changes to digital screens, station announcements, and the LIRR's Train Time app will detail real-time seat availability for approaching trains by a customer’s location.
New York MTA’s Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng announced a slate of improvements to real-time seating availability and trip accessibility information for riders, in addition to new service enhancements.
The new service timetables , which went into effect on March 29, restore the agency’s weekday levels of service that had been in place from Jan. 25 through March 5.
The new real-time passenger information will be available via platform screens, platform audio announcements, and the agency’s Train Time app. Details on these enhancements are listed below.
Platform Screens: Digital signs on platforms show a diagram of the arriving train, seating capacity in each car, and the observer’s relative position within the train. Customers can use this information to walk to a different part of the platform to find a car with fewer people. At approximately 20 stations with color screens, that information is color coded in accordance with guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At approximately 90 stations with monochrome screens, that information is displayed graphically.
Audio Announcements: When a train is approaching, the automated arrival announcements include statements to the effect of: “The 7:15 train to Penn Station will arrive on Track 1. There are more seats towards the [rear/middle/front] of the train.”
LIRR Train Time App Becomes More Detailed: The LIRR Train Time app now shows the number of passengers in each car of every train, refreshed every 15 seconds, along with the observer’s relative position within the train. (When it was first launched last year, the app provided a four-tiered color-coded system of green, yellow, orange, or red to show a general sense of seating availability. This color coding remains in place even with the increased detail now being provided.)
Trip Accessibility Information: LIRR Train Time app users will now be able to locate elevators, escalators, and ramps on both origin and destination platforms, giving customers the ability to map out a trip in advance and position themselves in the ideal spot. The app also features enhanced screen reader support for blind or low-vision users by reading out loud what is on the screen and adapt the speech output to the speed or volume they choose.
How It Works
The features on screens, announcements, and the app are all powered by the same data system which uses sensors that can determine how many passengers are on board a train at any given moment. The LIRR securely transmits and processes this data, and seamlessly provides it back out to customers in real time.
All of the latest station and app features were built entirely in-house, led by the LIRR innovation team and implemented by LIRR Communications (BRS) and MTA's information technology department (TCU).
The approximately 70,000 customers who already have TrainTime installed will receive an automatic update so that they can use the new features. The app remains available for free download through the App Store and Google Play Store.
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Long Island Rail Road PDF Timetables
Regular branch timetables: may 22-sept 4, 2023, regular branch timetables: sept 5-nov 12, 2023, special track work and event timetables, us open supplemental service, august 22-september 1, 2023 .
- Port Washington Branch
Labor Day Weekend Service: September 1-4, 2023
- Hempstead Branch
- Montauk Branch
- Port Jefferson Branch
- Ronkonkoma Branch
- City Terminal Zone: Penn Station
US Open Supplemental Service, September 5-8, 2023
Oyster bay rail testing, september 7, 2023.
- Oyster Bay Branch
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LIRR carries an average of 301,000 customers each weekday on 735 daily trains. The Long Island Rail Road is the busiest commuter railroad in North America. LIRR carries an average of 301,000 customers each weekday on 735 daily trains. ... Details about group travel. Create and manage a Mail&Ride account About Mail&Ride. Mail&Ride login.
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The TrainTime app provides a one-stop shop for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad customers, where riders can buy and use tickets, plan their trips, track their trains, and more. • Buy tickets with Google Pay or credit/debit card. Split payment between two cards. • Plan trips with departure times and transfer details before you ...
Updated August 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. With our comprehensive TrainTime app, when you ride the Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North Railroad you can: Buy and activate your ticket. Plan trips and see options between up to two origin and two destination stations. View departure times and transfer details for your trip, including for trips using both ...
Find out how to buy tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad before or after you board. Compare different options, prices, and benefits of buying tickets online, at ticket machines, offices, or onboard trains.
Cross-Rail Trip Planning. The debut of TrainTime allows for a future feature of cross-rail trips when Grand Central Madison opens later this year. A customer that will travel from Long Island to Metro-North region, and vice versa, will be able to plan their full trip and purchase their ticket without having to use multiple apps.
This app provides scheduled train times combined with real-time status and track information for commuters using the Long Island Rail Road. Features include: - Favorites: save your favorite Trips and Stations for quick access to schedules and real-time status information. - Stations: real-time departure boards display upcoming departures for a ...
Download the MTA LIRR TrainTime App. All you need to know about the LIRR's transit hubs: Penn Station, Grand Central Station, and Moynihan Hall. Completely re-designed with new features that include geo-location of where your train is at in the exact moment, purchase of e-tickets, viewing train capacities and where it will stop to position ...
starting at $3,435,000. starting at $6,775,000. The MTA launched an enhanced version of its TrainTime app that combines ticket purchases for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad and ...
Updated August 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. With our comprehensive TrainTime app, when you ride the Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North Railroad you can: Buy and activate your ticket. Plan trips and see options between up to two origin and two destination stations. View departure times and transfer details for your trip, including for trips using both ...
Plan a trip to see recommended routes and check schedules for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, PATH and AirTrain. Get service alerts and see planned and unplanned service changes and best ways to get around. Save favorite routes and stops for quick viewing of arrival times. Live bus tracking to see where a bus is located that ...
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launched a totally revamped app - named TrainTime - the new one-stop app for commuter rail customers in the region. The app replaces MTA eTix and adds the functionality of previously separate TrainTime apps for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, merging ticket purchasing, trip planning, real-time train location data
An online trip planner was introduced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to allow Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers to plan trips to and from Grand Central Madison, Penn ...
View LIRR and Metro-North schedules and fares and download MTA railroad, bus, and subway timetables.
"The online trip planner will help LIRR customers see the many new travel opportunities that the opening of Grand Central Madison will bring to the Long Island Rail Road," said Catherine Rinaldi, Interim President of MTA Long Island Rail Road and President of MTA Metro-North Railroad. "Once the public has an opportunity to plan their new ...
Cost: This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, tastings at Riverhead Ciderhouse, fruit picking at Wickham's Fruit Farms, and a visit to the village of Greenport. $99.75 per adult ($69.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, July 13, 2024. $101.75 per adult ($71.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday ...
With the TrainTime app, you can plan a trip, purchase a ticket, get train status and track location, and chat with a customer service representative for LIRR and Metro-North. ... and some transit benefit cards. For LIRR tickets, you can use a personal check for monthly, weekly, and 10-trip tickets, or five or more one-way tickets. See station ...
LIRR. New York MTA's Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng announced a slate of improvements to real-time seating availability and trip accessibility information for riders, in addition to new service enhancements. The new service timetables, which went into effect on March 29, restore the agency's weekday levels of service that had been ...
MTA LIRR, Jamaica, New York. 31,589 likes · 674 talking about this. The official Facebook Page of the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). Purchase tickets, plan your trip, and chat with us:...
Atlantic Branch Weekend Trackwork, effective Saturdays and Sundays, September 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29, 2024. City Terminal Zone - Atlantic Terminal. View PDF timetables for all LIRR branches, including both full branch timetables and track work special timetables.
Long Island Rail Road PDF Timetables. Updated Aug 30, 2023. View PDF timetables for all LIRR branches, including both full branch timetables and track work special timetables.
Plan a trip to see specific schedules and fares for LIRR and Metro-North trains. ... Off-peak tickets are subject to an additional surcharge, payable to the conductor, if used on a peak train. For travel outside Manhattan on Metro-North, and outside Zones 1/3 on the LIRR, the fare is the same on all trains. ... LIRR one way, round trip, ...
An extra evening train to Grand Central will run on the Harlem and New Haven lines. The Port Jervis Line will run on a weekend schedule with an extra train departing Port Jervis at 4:05 p.m. The Pascack Valley Line will run on a weekend schedule. Monday January 1, 2024, midnight to 5:30 a.m.