Traveling this summer? ✈️ Hop on the railroad for a quick ride to JFK Airport. Take the LIRR to Jamaica, then transfer to the JFK AirTrain, now 50% off ($4.25) through Labor Day! Use our TrainTime app to plan your trip and purchase LIRR tickets in advance.
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
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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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Jamaica Station
Jamaica, NY 11435, US
Employees at Long Island Rail Road
Updates
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Long Island Rail Road reposted this
We're wishing everyone a happy Independence Day! Whether you're heading to the beach or going to watch the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks, public transit can get you there 🎆 Learn more about all of our planned service changes for July 4th: https://lnkd.in/eue7Vt_4
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Taking the train this Independence Day? 🎆 We’re running a weekend schedule on July 4 and we will have some extra Montauk Branch service for travel throughout the holiday week. Details 👇 https://lnkd.in/eue7Vt_4
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Amityville and Lindenhurst are now fully accessible! 🙌 Check out the new elevator and sidewalk, among other upgrades and improvements. Including Copiague, three Babylon Branch stations have been made fully accessible since last month—these additions are a major step forward for access for Long Islanders, and bring us another step closer to achieving an accessible system.
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Congrats to Gabrielle Aulicino, director of the LIRR and Metro-North's contact centers, who was featured as this week's MTA Hero! Gabrielle's group helps customers from both railroads with quick and helpful support on the phone and through chat on the TrainTime app. https://lnkd.in/ec3p2xwR
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Join us for an escorted tour to the iconic Montauk on Saturday, June 29! Summertime fun awaits at the seaside—we'll be making stops at Montauk Village, Gosman's Dock, and Montauk Point Lighthouse. Learn more about our escorted tour package: https://lnkd.in/exhR5w54
LIRR Escorted Tour: Montauk Lighthouse
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Long Island Rail Road reposted this
Step inside the all new Grand Central Madison and see how Boingo delivers cutting-edge wireless for the busiest commuter railroad in North America. Our converged 5G and Wi-Fi networks deliver reliable, fast connectivity for the MTA and Long Island Rail Road at the station and on the tracks to elevate the rider journey, streamline operations and make travel safer. #MassTransitTech #SmartCities #5G #MTA #LIRR
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Summertime means hitting up the beach! 🏖️ Long Beach offers much to explore, from vintage boutiques to nightlife spots to of course, the shoreline! Check out MTA Away's guide to this seaside city and hop on the LIRR for a great summer daytrip. https://lnkd.in/eGCEcm39
Have You Been? A Guide to Long Beach, the City by the Sea
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