Ready for some football? 🏈 If you're heading to MetLife Stadium this Sunday, public transit is the way to go! Need a refresher? We've got you covered with a quick and easy guide 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqkJ-xCi
Long Island Rail Road
Rail Transportation
Jamaica, NY 24,630 followers
We Serve With Pride
About us
The Long Island Rail Road is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, carrying an average of 301,000 customers each weekday on 735 daily trains. Chartered on April 24, 1834, it is also the oldest railroad still operating under its original name. Thee LIRR system is comprised of over 700 miles of track on 11 different branches, stretching from Montauk -- on the eastern tip of Long Island -- to the refurbished Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan, approximately 120 miles away. Along the way, the LIRR serves 124 stations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan, providing service for some 82 million customers each year, taking them to and from jobs, homes, schools, sporting events, concerts, beaches, Broadway shows, and the multitude of other attractions around the New York metropolitan region. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mtalirr
- Website
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http://www.mta.info/lirr
External link for Long Island Rail Road
- Industry
- Rail Transportation
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Jamaica, NY
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1834
- Specialties
- The busiest commuter railroad in North America.
Locations
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Primary
Jamaica Station
Jamaica, NY 11435, US
Employees at Long Island Rail Road
Updates
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All aboard the LIRR this school year! For students under 21 attending accredited elementary or secondary schools, you may be eligible for a discounted monthly ticket! Learn more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4V8z7H5
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🎾Game, Set, LIRR 🚆 Take the train to the US Open! We have direct service from Penn Station and Grand Central on the Port Washington Branch to Mets-Willets Point Station. Transfer at Woodside if you're traveling from other branches. Details 👇 https://lnkd.in/eftHnVSY
Getting to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on public transit
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Celebrating 45 years of this amazing team! On June 6, 1979, we ran the first-ever, women-only run train, from Port Washington Station. ABC 7 NY caught up with Beverly Terrillion, who was part of the crew of that historic run. https://lnkd.in/eTiZumnZ
LIRR highlights 45-year anniversary of first-ever, women-only operated train
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Sushi and bento to go! 🍣 Welcome Wasabi Sushi & Bento to the LIRR Concourse at Penn Station!
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Our new timetables launch September 3. Full schedules are now on TrainTime! There's a new rush hour direct train from Oyster Bay to Penn Station, and Valley Stream to Atlantic Terminal—plus, more off-peak Penn service. View a summary of the changes: https://lnkd.in/eaKRpFix
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A huge shoutout to our employees for their courageous efforts! Craig Laucella, Brendan DiThomas, Shawn Cavanaugh, James Bove, Chris Flood, and Steve Munday of the high-tension department noticed smoke coming out of a nearby house in Hicksville, and rushed to help rescue a family from a fire. https://lnkd.in/eZTaDcVs
MTA Heroes: LIRR crew rescues family from burning home near Hicksville station
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🚨 Heads up: Our new timetables will launch on September 3! 🚨 We're introducing a new morning rush hour train from Oyster Bay to Penn Station. Plus, there are changes to off-peak service that better match where you're traveling. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaKRpFix
LIRR service changes starting September 3, 2024
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A shoutout to Danielle Camirand—assistant director of customer engagement for both railroads—who was recently named MTA Hero! Danielle, an MTA veteran of 18 years, leads a dedicated team that ensures our customers receive top-notch assistance across our various platforms. Thank you, Danielle! https://lnkd.in/gBAMvWfN
MTA Hero: Assistant Director of Customer Engagement answers commuter questions at Metro-North, LIRR
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