LIRR

Purchase tickets, plan your trip, and chat with us: up for real-time service:

[MTA @MTA]

A flood watch is in effect in our area starting this evening. Heavy rain and possible flooding is expected to continue through tomorrow.

Some important travel tips:

• Plan for extra travel time
• Use handrails on stairs
• Use caution on slippery services
• Check the status of your subway, bus, or rail line before traveling—use the MTA app, TrainTime app, or https://t.co/XxNz9UweCm for information

Stay safe, and thanks for riding with us.

[MTA @MTA]

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 Are you traveling around the region to celebrate America250 or watching the fireworks tonight?

Get all of the details on how to get around this weekend on the subway, bus, @LIRR, and @MetroNorth: https://t.co/47i49hAV4X

[LIRR @LIRR]

Beat the heat with a beach day! 🏖️

Some of Long Island’s best beaches are a train ride away.

Use our beach guide to help you plan your next trip:
https://t.co/Q1LwiMjsYF

[LIRR @LIRR]

Penn Station will be open with regular LIRR service on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3, but there will be access restrictions at the request of the NYPD.

Customers traveling through Penn Station should use the 34th Street and 7th Avenue entrance. There will be no entry from 33rd Street.

You may also want to consider traveling through Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal.

Plan ahead with the TrainTime app or visit https://t.co/N5c4Jw4Kvd

[LIRR @LIRR]

Locust Manor is fully accessible! We're proud to kick off Disability Pride Month with our ninth and latest renovated station.

There's now two new elevators, signage, sidewalks connecting paths of travel throughout the station, and more.

[LIRR @LIRR]

Headed out to the East End with luggage? Please be courteous and keep it off seats and away from the aisles.

Your cooperation creates a better riding experience for everyone—thank you!

[LIRR @LIRR]

Traveling on the LIRR this Independence Day holiday? Here’s what to know:

🎆 Regular weekday schedule this Thursday and Friday, July 2 and 3. Summer Friday service to Montauk and Greenport will run on both days.

🎆 Trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, July 6.

🎆 Regular weekday fares will be in effect.

Plan your trip with our TrainTime app. Have a safe and happy holiday!

[MTA @MTA]

Join us at an IBX pop-up event! The Interborough Express team is hosting events along the corridor at bus stops, subway stations, parks, libraries, and neighborhood gatherings to collect feedback on the design and share project details.

See the schedule in this thread👇

[LIRR @LIRR]

We’re proud to accept the Gold Rail Security Award with Metro-North from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for the development of the Joint Security Strategy, a program that modernized how critical information is delivered to train crews.

Safety is our top priority, and we are honored to be recognized for work that helps keep our employees and customers safe and informed.

Congratulations to everyone who made this achievement possible.

[MTA @MTA]

Extreme heat is expected this week throughout the region ☀️ 🌡️

Remember:
• Stay hydrated
• When outdoors, wear sunscreen & stay in the shade when you can
• Locate a cooling center if needed: https://t.co/hf0uDPrZR8
• Check https://t.co/XxNz9UweCm, the MTA app, and the TrainTime app for the latest service info

[LIRR @LIRR]

Remember to activate your mobile ticket before you board the train! 📱

Follow these steps to avoid late activation surcharges.

[LIRR @LIRR]

It’s a World Cup match day in NYC! As a reminder, Penn Station will be open for regular service today, but you should expect larger crowds than normal. Consider traveling through Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal instead. If you need help at Penn Station, look for the customer ambassadors—they’ll be holding signs with soccer balls ⚽

Plan ahead and visit our website for more information: https://t.co/Sk5m0WRNdE

[LIRR @LIRR]

Whatever you do, don't risk your life and take a shortcut through the tracks! Please use a designated crossing instead.

[LIRR @LIRR]

RT @MTA: Between the Knicks winning the NBA Finals, the World Cup, and NYC’s usual summer fun, the city is buzzing—and the MTA is at the ce…

[Metro-North Railroad @MetroNorth]

The clock at Grand Central is iconic. But what keeps it turning? We went behind the scenes with ARSA foreman Haresh on what it takes to keep this clock ticking.

[LIRR @LIRR]

It’s a World Cup match day! As a reminder, Penn Station will be open for regular service today, but you should expect larger crowds than normal. Consider traveling through Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal instead.

If you need help at Penn, look for the customer ambassadors—they’ll be holding signs with soccer balls.

Plan ahead and visit our website for more information: https://t.co/Sk5m0WRNdE

[MTA @MTA]

If you’re heading to a match at NYNJ Stadium, public transit is the best way to go. The MTA can get you to World Cup transportation options, including NJ Transit rail service and official NYNJ Stadium shuttle buses.

Look for MTA customer ambassadors at major transit hubs, including Penn Station and Grand Central, if you need assistance before or after a match—they’re there to help.

Learn more about getting around the region during the World Cup: https://t.co/3LF1nPPGvx

[MTA @MTA]

A flood watch is in effect for NYC this afternoon through tomorrow morning 🌧️

Important travel tips:
• Plan for extra travel time
• Use handrails on stairs
• Use caution on slippery services
• Check https://t.co/XxNz9UweCm, the MTA app, and the TrainTime app for service updates

[LIRR @LIRR]

Do you have comments, concerns, or questions for the railroad? Stop by our next Meet Your Manager event and share your feedback with our team.

We'll be next to the station house at Kew Gardens station on Monday, June 22 from 7 to 8:30 AM—see you then!

[MTA @MTA]

"On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free." - National Museum of African American History and Culture

We honor their legacy today, on the holiday now known as Juneteenth.