Long Island Rail Road, LIRR Schedules, and Transportation Information
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) in New York first began operation on April 24, 1834 and so celebrates its 175th Anniversary this year. The LIRR is now the oldest railroad in America which still operates under its original name, and remains the busiest commuter railroad in the whole of North America, carrying around 81 million passengers annually.
The LIRR services the entire length of Long Island, with 124 stations across over 700 miles of track, comprising two lines which run along each of the major forks of the island and also branch off to other important destinations. The information provided on this site gives details of the history of the LIRR, routes served, schedules and pricing information, as well as other useful information on Long Island transportation.
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Latest News: You can now Text the LIRR for an LIRR schedule
If you're like most of the general public these days, you depend on your text messaging services to get you through the day. It's fast, easy, timely and always readily available.
And, it looks like the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) has caught the texting bug. Just recently the MTA has started a pilot texting program that will help you get Long Island Railroad (LIRR) schedules, information regarding service delays and other updates-all in real time. How's that for handy?
LIRR customers who have web-enabled cell phone service can get these updates automatically. Or, customers can send a text of their schedule (for example, Port Washington to Penn) to 266266 get immediate information. There is no charge for this pilot program, which is provided by CooCoo based in Long Island.
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LIRR Commuter Services
The Mineola Intermodal Center serves as a connection point for the LIRR and the Long Island Bus, and also provides ample parking for commuters wishing to use the LIRR to connect to the rest of New York City. This makes it easy for anyone on Long Island to use the LIRR to commute into the mainland City, even if they've not got a station close to their home.
LIRR Visitor and Resort Transport
As well as being an important service for commuters, the LIRR is also a great way for travellers to get to Long Island from mainland New York City, with trains departing regularly from Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan to Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, Jamaica Station in Queens and beyond. The LIRR is of course also very handy for getting around Long Island, with special services such as the Cannonball which runs to the Hamptons on the eastern edge of the Island. This is a great way for travellers to relax and reach their resort holiday without the stress of having to negotiate the busy New York traffic.
The LIRR also connects to AirTrain JFK at Jamaica Station, providing a link to the quickest and easiest way to get to the airport. The AirTrain travels to and from the Jamaica Station every 5 to 10 minutes, and takes only 10 minutes to arrive at JFK Airport, so there's much less chance you'll be late for your flight than if you try to take a cab.
The Long Island Rail Road takes you to business or pleasure quickly and comfortably, without the expense of parking fees and tolls. Most travelers go to or from Penn Station, but many stop in Queens and Brooklyn and take advantage of subway connections into Manhattan.
