Today's schedule status, live delays branch by branch, real rider reports from X, and a train-vs-drive cost calculator for Manhattan commuters.
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Buses are replacing train service between Ronkonkoma and Greenport at the scheduled departure times of the canceled trains. The 7:03pm train from Ronkonkoma to Greenport and the 8:54pm train from Greenport to Ronkonkoma will be the only trains to operate along the Greenport Branch this evening.
The 1:53pm train from Greenport to Ronkonkoma has been canceled and replaced by bus.
The 1:53pm train from Greenport to Ronkonkoma has been canceled. Buses have been requested. We will keep you updated with an estimated time of arrival for bus service. Please listen for announcements.
Eastbound: The 11:52am train from Ronkonkoma to Greenport has been canceled. Westbound: The 1:53pm train from Greenport to Ronkonkoma has been canceled. Buses have been requested. We will keep you updated with an estimated time of arrival for bus service. Please listen for annoucements.
EASTBOUND The 5:13pm train from Penn Station to Montauk is operating 10-15 minutes late. WESTBOUND The 6:31pm train from Patchogue to Babylon is operating 10-15 minutes late.
Westbound The 3:43pm train from Babylon to Penn Station is operating 20-25 minutes late. The 4:07pm train from Babylon to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City is operating 10-15 minutes late. The 5:39am train from Montauk to Long Island City is operating 15-20 minutes late.
Westbound: The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City is operating 15-20 minutes late. The 5:39am train from Montauk to Long Island City is operating 10-15 minutes late. Eastbound: The 5:57am train from Speonk to Amagansett is operating 10-15 minutes late.
Westbound: The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City is operating 15-20 minutes late. Eastbound: The 5:57am train from Speonk to Amagansett is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The added service may not reflect in our TrainTime app ahead of time. Listen for announcements in Penn Station before boarding your train. Active: Jun 18 12:00 PM - Ongoing
There are Penn Station access restrictions due to the World Cup. Traveling to the match and from out of town? Download our TrainTime app and activate your LIRR ticket. LIRR personnel in Penn Station will direct you to NJ Transit trains to the event. Active: Jun 22, 25, 27, 30 and Jul 5 and Jul 19, (12:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
These are advisories about planned or possible future disruptions (including strike contingencies). Service is not affected by these right now — but plan ahead.
Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15
Please use Bellerose station instead. What's happening? Track maintenance Active: Jul 1 - 2, Wed and Thu, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Westbound trains run nonstop from Jamaica to Manhattan. Port Washington Branch trains continue to stop at Woodside in both directions. The subway will allow LIRR riders to enter the following stations at no cost: Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av [E] Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike [E][F] Forest Hills-71 Av [E][F] Woodside-61 St [7] Present your LIRR ticket to the station booth agent for access to the subway system. What's happening? Accessibility improvements and track maintenance Active: 10 AM to 3 PM Mon-Thu and 10 AM to 1 PM Fri, Jun 22 - Jul 2 (ends at 1 PM on Jul 2), except June 24.
MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Jamaica to Hollis and Queens Village. Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal. What's happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Jun 22 - 26 and Jun 29 - Jul 2, weekdays, 9:30 AM to 3 PM
Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15
Today is Tuesday, June 30 — the weekday schedule is in effect (tentative labor deal reached; normal service is running). Live departures, track assignments, and today's full timetable are in the MTA's official TrainTime app — the links below open each branch's live schedule directly. Typical end-to-end travel times and fares for every branch are in the grid below.
Planning around a disruption? Check the live rider reports and active alerts above before you leave — and our train-vs-drive analysis if you're weighing the car instead.
Time and cost comparison for Long Island commuters to Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station / Grand Central). Driving estimates include rush hour reality, not the GPS "best case" fiction.
| From | Train Time | Drive (off-peak) | Drive (rush hour) | LIRR Peak Fare | Drive Cost | Daily Savings (RT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola | 34 min | 35 min | 55-75 min | $12.25 | $64.29 | $40 |
| Great Neck | 33 min | 30 min | 50-70 min | $10.25 | $63.39 | $43 |
| Babylon | 62 min | 50 min | 80-120 min | $15.75 | $69.42 | $38 |
| Ronkonkoma | 82 min | 65 min | 90-150 min | $18.75 | $74.24 | $37 |
Train saves $40/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 55-75 min vs. a consistent 34 min on the train.
Train saves $43/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 50-70 min vs. a consistent 33 min on the train.
Train saves $38/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 80-120 min vs. a consistent 62 min on the train.
Train saves $37/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 90-150 min vs. a consistent 82 min on the train.
When driving wins: If LIRR service is suspended on your branch, or you're traveling off-peak with free parking at your destination. Check the alerts above before deciding.
Off-peak savings: LIRR fares drop 25-30% on weekdays before 6 AM, 10 AM-4 PM, and after 8 PM. A Ronkonkoma off-peak ticket is $13.25 vs. $18.75 peak.
Driving costs: gas at $3.77/gal, 25 MPG, Midtown Tunnel E-ZPass ($11.75), avg Manhattan parking ($45/day). Rush hour times reflect typical weekday 7-9 AM / 5-7 PM conditions on the LIE.
Yes. As of the latest MTA service feed (updated Jun 30, 8:32 PM), the Long Island Rail Road is running today, though 11 major service issues are affecting some branches — see the active alerts above before you travel. Confirm live departures for your branch in the MTA TrainTime app.
Live departures and today's full timetable for every branch are in the MTA TrainTime app and at mta.info/schedules — the Schedule section on this page links each branch directly. For typical end-to-end travel times and peak/off-peak fares, see the branch grid; for whether today's schedule is actually holding, the live alerts and rider reports above update continuously.
Not right now, but a strike has been flagged as possible. The MTA feed currently states: "LIRR train service may be suspended by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15". Complete essential travel before any deadline and have a driving backup ready — this page updates continuously from the MTA feed.
Yes. The latest MTA feed (updated Jun 30, 8:32 PM) shows 11 major LIRR service issues. See the active alerts above, and open your branch page for branch-specific status.
This page reads the MTA GTFS-realtime service feed and lists active alerts for every LIRR branch. For minute-by-minute departures and track assignments, use the official MTA TrainTime app. Long Island Traffic rebuilds this page continuously so the alerts reflect the most recent feed pull.
Open the branch grid below — each branch shows its current alert count. Branches with active alerts are flagged in orange. Click any branch for its full delay history, stations, fares, and driving alternatives.
For most Long Island commuters the LIRR is dramatically cheaper than driving once you add the Midtown Tunnel toll and Manhattan parking — often a $40–$70 per-day round-trip saving versus driving. The Drive vs. Train comparison above breaks down the time and cost from Mineola, Great Neck, Babylon, and Ronkonkoma.
The Long Island Rail Road has branches serving Nassau and Suffolk: Babylon, Ronkonkoma, Montauk, Port Jefferson, Hempstead, Long Beach, Oyster Bay, and Port Washington. Most trains run to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, or Atlantic Terminal, with transfers at Jamaica.
Service alerts from MTA GTFS-RT feed. Fares approximate — verify at mta.info/fares. Driving costs based on $3.77/gal, 25 MPG, Midtown Tunnel E-ZPass toll, avg Manhattan parking.