It's Comic Con weekend! 💥 Take public transit for a smooth ride to all the action. If you’re cosplaying on your commute, tag us and we’ll reshare our favorites 🫶
MTA Long Island Rail Road
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The official Bluesky page of the MTA Long Island Rail Road. Purchase tickets, plan your trip, and chat with us: http://new.mta.info/traintime Sign up for real-time service: http://mta.info/notify
It’s Customer Safety Day at Jamaica Station! Come to the mezzanine level to meet our team and get some LIRR swag, we are here until 6:00 PM.
Autumn leaves may be pretty, but they can be a hassle on the tracks! 🍂 When trains run over fallen leaves, they leave a slippery coating on the rail that causes train wheels to slide. Learn how we're tackling this seasonal issue: https://www.mta.info/guides/weather-service-guide/fallen-leaves
Safety first! When approaching a grade crossing, remember to: ✅ Stand at least 15 feet away. ✅ Wait until the gates are completely raised, and the lights stop flashing. ✅ Look both ways before walking.
There will be no LIRR service between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal from 10/2, 11 PM to 10/5, 2:30 AM. Enter these subway stations at no additional cost: 34 St-Penn Station Grand Central-42 St Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av Broadway Junction Nostrand Av Lafayette Av Atlantic Av
Heads up, Brooklyn riders! Due to track maintenance, there will be no LIRR service between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal during the following times: ⛔ Sept 11, 11:00 PM → Sept 13, 2:30 AM ⛔ Sept 18, 11:00 PM → Sept 21, 2:30 AM
The New York Islanders will have their first home game of the season on 10/3 at UBS Arena. We'll have service all season long at Elmont-UBS Arena Station to make travel a breeze. Use TrainTime for schedules and train tickets. Heads up: We check tickets at the station so please have yours ready.
This isn't AI—this is really 1987! Before it was the Barclays Center, it was a train yard! #ThrowbackThursday
Fall is a great time to explore the city! 🍁 Use the CityTicket for fast, affordable travel between New York City stations in one direction, available every day at any time. Learn more: mta.info/fares-tolls/lirr-metro-north
Our next Meet Your Manager event will be at Seaford station this Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 9 AM. This is your chance to speak with railroad representatives and share your feedback for the LIRR. We look forward to meeting you!
A Nor'easter is expected to bring strong winds and coastal flooding to our area this weekend. Our crews are ready to respond, but there may be changes to subway, bus, or rail service. Check the latest service status on mta.info, or in the MTA app and TrainTime apps.
Did you know? Mets-Willets Point was once known as United Nations Station. Here's a look back to 80 years ago in 1946, when the United Nations General Assembly took place in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. #ThrowbackThursday
Guess the LIRR station we’re referring to with emojis! 🚉📱👀
There will be no LIRR service between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal from 9/18, 11 PM to 9/21, 2:30 AM. Enter these subway stations at no additional cost: 34 St-Penn Station Grand Central-42 St Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av Broadway Junction Nostrand Av Lafayette Av Atlantic Av
Heads up, Brooklyn riders! Due to track maintenance, there will be no LIRR service between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal during the following times: ⛔ Sept 11, 11:00 PM → Sept 13, 2:30 AM ⛔ Sept 18, 11:00 PM → Sept 21, 2:30 AM
We celebrated the grand reopening of TRACKS at Penn Station! Whether you’re meeting coworkers after work, catching up with friends before the train home, or just looking for a place to unwind, TRACKS brings a little camaraderie back to the commute.
Giddy up on the LIRR! 🏇 We are adding service at Elmont - UBS Arena Station on Friday for the reopening of Belmont Park. There will be shuttle service from the station to the racetrack during race days. Plan your trip with the TrainTime app.
⚠️ Reminder ⚠️ On weekdays from now through November 6, buses replace trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport while our crews perform track maintenance. View schedules and plan your trip using our TrainTime app.
25 years later, we honor those lost, the courage of first responders, and the resilience of New York ❤️
Heads up, Brooklyn riders! Due to track maintenance, there will be no LIRR service between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal during the following times: ⛔ Sept 11, 11:00 PM → Sept 13, 2:30 AM ⛔ Sept 18, 11:00 PM → Sept 21, 2:30 AM
If you drop something on the tracks, don't try to get it yourself. Instead, please notify a station employee or call 511. We'll return your belongings safely back to you! #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: nynjfoamer (IG)
Heading to the US Open? Listen for subway announcements by tennis icon Billie Jean King on your commute to Queens 🎾
New LIRR schedules start Tuesday, September 8, on all branches. Here are some of the changes: 🟢 Brooklyn service – Midday service between Jamaica and Brooklyn will be reduced from three trains per hour to two trains per hour through November due to trackwork.
Using the LIRR over Labor Day Weekend? Here's what you need to know: 🟢 9/5: The LIRR will operate on a Saturday schedule. 🟢 9/6: Saturday schedule. 🟢 9/7: We will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule; Montauk Branch trains will run on a Sunday schedule. Plan your trip on TrainTime or mta.info.
Heads up: Our new timetables go into effect on Tuesday, September 8. We have made some minor adjustments to our schedules but there are no major changes to rush hour service. Plan your trip and view schedules on TrainTime or mta.info.
Fans heading to two of New York City's biggest events are sharing the ride to Mets-Willets Point on the 7 train and LIRR. So, we had to ask: ⚾ Mets or 🎾 US Open? @mtalirr.bsky.social
Heavy rain is expected this evening 🌧️ - Plan for extra travel time - Use caution on slippery surfaces - Check the status of your subway, bus, or rail before traveling - Use the MTA App, TrainTime app, or mta.info for the latest information
Summer's coming to a close—have you checked all of these off yet?
Our next Meet Your Manager event will take place at Sayville station next Monday, August 31, from 6 to 9 AM. This is your chance to bring any comments, concerns, or questions you may have for the railroad, and chat with our team. See you then! Look forward to future events at a station near you.
Here's a look at Mets-Willets Point, back in 1964 during the New York Word's Fair! Today, the station is open year-round, and is most often used for Mets game and events at Citi Field, and during the U.S. Open tennis tournament. #ThrowbackThursday