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We have secured bus service. We will keep you updated with bus arrival information. Please listen for announcements.
We are working to secure bus service. We will keep you updated. Westbound: The 5:21am train from Greenport to Ronkonkoma is canceled. Eastbound: The 7:25am train from Ronkonkoma to Greenport is canceled.
Crews are on scene working to move the train from single-track territory. Additional updates will be provided as they become available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
WESTBOUND: The 11:29am train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late. EASTBOUND: The 11:41am train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 10-15 minutes late.
Eastbound: The 7:25am train from Ronkonkoma to Greenport is operating 50-55 minutes late. Westbound: The 9:24am train from Greenport to Ronkonkoma is delayed prior to departure due to late-arriving equipment. There will be a bus at Greenport at 9:24am to accommodate customers for service west, stopping at all stations.
The 7:15am train from Hicksville to Grand Central is operating 20-25 minutes late. The 7:47am train from Westbury to Atlantic Terminal is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 6:48am train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station is operating 20-25 minutes late. The 7:19am train from Farmingdale to Penn Station is operating 20-25 minutes late.
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The 6:34am train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station is canceled at Jamaica. Customers can transfer there for service to Penn Station. The 6:48am train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station is operating 15-20 minutes late. The 7:19am train from Farmingdale to Penn Station is operating 15-20 minutes late.
Westbound The 6:34am train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station is operating 15-20 minutes late. This train will be canceled at Jamaica. Customers can transfer there for service to Penn Station. The 6:48am train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late. The 7:19am train from Farmingdale to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The new station is located at 201 Precision Dr in Shirley. It is closer to the William Floyd Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Westbound trains will leave the new station five minutes earlier than their previous departure times from the current station. Active: Starting Saturday, July 18
The new station is located at 201 Precision Dr in Shirley. It is closer to the William Floyd Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Westbound trains will leave the new station five minutes earlier than their previous departure times from the current station. Active: Starting Saturday, July 18
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
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
Trains run nonstop from Manhattan to Jamaica. Port Washington Branch trains continue to stop at Woodside in both directions. Please note that trains will make their normal stops on Friday, July 17 and July 24. The subway will allow LIRR riders to enter the following stations at no cost: 34 St-Penn Station [E] 42 St-Grand Central [6][7] Woodside-61 St [7] Forest Hills-71 Av [E] Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike [E] 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, Jul 13 - 23
Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. What's happening? Track maintenance Active: Jul 21 - 23, Tue to Thu, 10:45 PM to 5:00 AM
You must be in one of the first four cars to exit at Forest Hills. Take your ticket with you as you leave the train, it will be checked at the station before you can exit. See more details on getting to Forest Hills Stadium. Active: Jul 21 and 23, Tue and Thu, 4:45 PM to 11:30 PM
MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Queens Village and Hollis to Jamaica. View a map of your route options. Elmont-UBS Arena riders should use Bellerose station instead. Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal. What's happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Jul 13 - 17 and Jul 20 - 24, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Trains run nonstop from Manhattan to Jamaica. Port Washington Branch trains continue to stop at Woodside in both directions. Please note that trains will make their normal stops on Friday, July 17 and July 24. The subway will allow LIRR riders to enter the following stations at no cost: 34 St-Penn Station [E] 42 St-Grand Central [6][7] Woodside-61 St [7] Forest Hills-71 Av [E] Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike [E] 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, Jul 13 - 23
MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Queens Village and Hollis to Jamaica. View a map of your route options. Elmont-UBS Arena riders should use Bellerose station instead. Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal. What's happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Jul 6 - 10, Jul 13 - 17, and Jul 20 - 24, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15
Today is Tuesday, July 21 — 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 Jul 21, 4:34 PM), the Long Island Rail Road is running today, though 14 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 Jul 21, 4:34 PM) shows 14 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.