LIRR
Coverage of LIRR in the Nexus archive.
- Ask the MTA | US Open service, solar panels and learning opportunities
The MTA announced improved service plans for the U.S. Open Tennis, including increased 7 line local and express trains and direct LIRR service from Port Washington branch. Regarding sustainability, the MTA is exploring installing solar panels on elevated station canopies and facilities across its network. Additionally, the agency offers young people learning opportunities such as the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
- Five stabbed near Penn Station, leaving one seriously injured as investigation continues
Five people were stabbed near Penn Station in New York City, resulting in one serious injury. The New York Police Department referred inquiries to Amtrak Police, who are leading the investigation. No details about a suspect or motive have been released.
- MTA Hero: NYC Transit team steps up during LIRR strike
The MTA and NYC Transit employees coordinated third-party buses to provide shuttle service during the LIRR strike, easing rush hour commutes for riders.
- Amtrak train fire near Penn Station causes massive delays and cancellations for LIRR, NJ Transit
An Amtrak work train caught fire near New York's Penn Station, injuring five people and causing massive delays and cancellations for LIRR and NJ Transit. The incident disrupted rail service into midtown Manhattan for thousands of commuters.
- LIRR strike to end as MTA, unions reach tentative agreement, Hochul says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the MTA and LIRR unions have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike after three days. The agreement was described as a fair deal by Hochul. The strike lasted for three days before the agreement was reached.
- LIRR riders brace for long commutes as strike enters its third day
The Long Island Rail Road strike has entered its third day, with a late-night meeting between the MTA and union leaders failing to reach an agreement. Negotiations are set to continue on Monday morning. The strike is expected to cause long commutes for LIRR riders.
- LIRR unions, MTA's late-night bargaining session ends with no deal to stop strike
The LIRR strike has entered its third day with no deal reached after a late-night bargaining session between MTA and union leaders. Talks are set to resume at 7:30 a.m. Monday. The strike continues to affect commuters.
- Long Island Rail Road service suspended as workers take to the picket lines
The Long Island Rail Road service has been suspended due to a labor dispute between the five unions representing LIRR workers and the MTA over wage increases, with the unions seeking a 5% raise and the MTA offering 3%. The dispute has led to workers taking to the picket lines. The suspension of service is expected to impact commuters.