Newsday

LIRR's new $2.3B train car deal would retire 40-year-old M3s

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is set to make a deal next week to buy the next fleet of electric LIRR trains, which will allow the railroad to finally retire its less-reliable 1980s-era M3 ...
Gothamist

New LIRR train cars to arrive nearly 60 years late

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New York Post

MTA’s claims of 40% boost in LIRR service derailed by new audit— with nearly half of new trains never leaving Brooklyn

The MTA’s claims that it boosted Long Island Rail Road service by more than 40% with the launch of the Grand Central Madison station is being derailed by a new state audit. State Comptroller Thomas ...
Newsday

The horrific LIRR Thanksgiving crash, 75 years ago, that spurred a turnaround in the railroad's passenger safety

It was the crash that doomed the Long Island Rail Road — and, ultimately, saved it. A pivotal moment in Long Island and metro New York transportation history; one that led state officials to wrest ...
NBC New York

As possible LIRR strike looms, MTA announces contingency plans for riders

The MTA has announced contingency plans in the event that five of the major Long Island Rail Road unions decide to strike on Sept. 18 — and called out the unions for allegedly not negotiating in good ...