Long Island Rail Road

A shoutout to our third rail crew, foreman Amos Charles and third rail mechanics Joseph Chucchiara and Waldemar Mendez—named MTA Heroes this past week! The three men came across an injured red-tailed hawk in Malverne that couldn't fly. Thanks to their quick action and a call to the Department of Environmental Conservation, the hawk was safely taken to a local sanctuary to recover. https://lnkd.in/e5wHyGfy

Today, we gathered at the Hillside Support Facility to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The ceremony was a meaningful tribute to the brave individuals who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. As we approach Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude and respect on their courage, commitment, and selflessness.

LIRR President Rob Free visited Penn Station to chat with customers ahead of Memorial Day weekend. We’ve added extra summer service on the Montauk Branch, and the Cannonball is back—running express to the Hamptons and Montauk every Thursday and Friday! Plan your trip and buy tickets with the TrainTime app.

All aboard the Cannonball, thirty years ago and now. Next stop: Summer! ☀️ #ThrowbackThursday

Beach season is almost here, and there’s no better way to kick it off than by riding the LIRR straight to Long Island’s most beautiful beaches! 🏖️ From Long Beach to Fire Island and beyond, our beach guide shows you exactly how to get there using public transit. https://lnkd.in/e7vvJpVD 📸: Discover Long Island

It's Bike to Work Week! 🚲 Reduce your carbon footprint by pedaling instead of driving to the station. If you're bringing your bike on an LIRR train, please take a look at our policies before you go to ensure a smoother trip for all. Thank you for your cooperation. https://lnkd.in/eMVv-RAx

Happy National Train Day! 🚉 Which one is your favorite? 📸: meirginsberg, andystuffidk, zayxyrn, 1zacharyweiss (IG)

We're working to improve accessibility on the LIRR, replacing ramps, platforms, and walkways at Forest Hills Station. Look forward to a new and improved waiting room, restrooms, additional stairs, and ramp to the westbound platform. While we make the station more accessible, please note that there are off-peak service changes at Kew Gardens, Forest Hills, and Woodside stations. View the changes and plan your trip with TrainTime. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-pS2MwE

We're hiring! Exciting opportunities are available across engineering, management, operations, and more. Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore open roles and apply today: https://careers.mta.org/

Progress report: Ridership is up and fare evasion is down. Here’s how we’re keeping up the momentum ⬇️ ✅ We’re investing in service, including adding more subway, bus, and commuter rail trips, and implementing a comprehensive redesign of the Queens bus network coming this summer. ✅ We’re making it easier than ever for people to pay their fare: Tap-and-go is available to all subway and bus riders, including students, Fair Fares riders, and Reduced-Fare customers. ✅ We’re tackling fare and toll evasion by making physical changes to stations and sustaining enforcement on subways, buses, commuter rails, and bridge and tunnel crossings. See the full presentation: https://lnkd.in/eFPsKSmV