LIRR Schedule, Delays & Service Status

Today's schedule status, live delays branch by branch, real rider reports from X, and a train-vs-drive cost calculator for Manhattan commuters.

2 Issues Updated Sep 10, 11:09 PM

Live System Map 2 ISSUES

Every LIRR branch, live. Tap a line for that branch's alerts, stations, fares, and driving alternatives.

Babylon 3 alerts Ronkonkoma 4 alerts Montauk 6 alerts Port Jefferson 2 alerts Hempstead 2 alerts Long Beach 2 alerts Oyster Bay 2 alerts Port Washington 3 alerts

Active Alerts 8

The 5:13pm train from Penn Station to Montauk is delayed near East Hampton as the crew addresses a problem with the equipment. [5]

There are delays along the Montauk Branch due to a late eastbound train in single-track territory. [5]

Westbound: The 11:29am train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late due to a late eastbound train in single-track territory. Eastbound: The 11:41am train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 10-15 minutes late at this time.

The 10:03pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late due to earlier equipment trouble prior to departure. [5]

Eastbound Main Line trains are bypassing Woodside , Forest Hills, and Kew Gardens due to trackwork. [12]

Port Washington Branch service at Woodside is not affected. The subway is honoring LIRR tickets at: Grand Central and Woodside-61 St on the [7] line 34 St-Penn Station, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, and Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av-JFK Airport on the [E] line.

The 4:32am train from Southampton to Penn Station is operating 15-20 minutes late due to earlier equipment trouble at Babylon. [5]

You must be in the first four cars for eastbound trains and the first six cars for westbound trains to exit at Forest Hills [12]

What’s Happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Until Summer 2027

You must be in the first four cars to exit eastbound trains at Forest Hills [12]

What’s Happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Until Summer 2027

We’re adding extra eastbound service on the Babylon and Ronkonkoma branches from Penn Station after the Knicks parade. [1, 4]

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

Planned & Upcoming 4

These are advisories about planned or possible future disruptions (including strike contingencies). Service is not affected by these right now — but plan ahead.

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

Buses replace trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport [13, 4]

What's happening? Track maintenance Active: 7 AM to 6:30 PM Mon-Thu and 7 AM to 3:30 PM Fri, Sep 8 - Nov 6

Some trains will add stops at Mets-Willets Point and some evening trains will run on revised schedules [9]

The following schedule adjustments will be made during the evening rush hour: The 6:06pm train from Grand Central to Port Washington will run non-stop from Mets-Willets Point to Bayside An extra train will depart Grand Central at 6:10pm, making all stops to Bayside then Great Neck An extra train will depart Great Neck at 7:08pm, making all stops to Grand Central If you are going to the US Open or a Mets game, be sure to take your ticket with you as it will be checked at Mets-Willets Point station. Plan your trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. What's happening? US Open Tennis Active: Weekdays, Aug 24 - Sep 11, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM to 8 PM

LIRR train service may shut down 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

LIRR Schedule for Today — By Branch

Today is Thursday, September 10 — 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.

Drive vs. Train to Midtown

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

Mineola to Midtown

LIRR 34 min $12.25 peak one-way

DRIVE 55-75 min $64.29 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $40/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 55-75 min vs. a consistent 34 min on the train.

Great Neck to Midtown

LIRR 33 min $10.25 peak one-way

DRIVE 50-70 min $63.39 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $43/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 50-70 min vs. a consistent 33 min on the train.

Babylon to Midtown

LIRR 62 min $15.75 peak one-way

DRIVE 80-120 min $69.42 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $38/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 80-120 min vs. a consistent 62 min on the train.

Ronkonkoma to Midtown

LIRR 82 min $18.75 peak one-way

DRIVE 90-150 min $74.24 gas + toll + parking

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.

LIRR Branches

Babylon 3 alerts

Jamaica to Babylon 62 min

Peak: $15.75 Off-peak: $11.00

Ronkonkoma 4 alerts

Penn Station to Ronkonkoma 82 min

Peak: $18.75 Off-peak: $13.25

Montauk 6 alerts

Jamaica to Montauk 170 min

Peak: $27.75 Off-peak: $20.00

Port Jefferson 2 alerts

Penn Station to Port Jefferson 95 min

Peak: $18.75 Off-peak: $13.25

Hempstead 2 alerts

Penn Station to Hempstead 38 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

Long Beach 2 alerts

Penn Station to Long Beach 55 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

Oyster Bay 2 alerts

Jamaica to Oyster Bay 70 min

Peak: $15.75 Off-peak: $11.00

Port Washington 3 alerts

Penn Station to Port Washington 40 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

LIRR Status FAQ

Is the Long Island Railroad running today?

Yes. As of the latest MTA service feed (updated Sep 10, 11:09 PM), the Long Island Rail Road is running today, though 2 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.

Where can I see the LIRR schedule for today?

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.

Is the LIRR on strike?

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.

Are there LIRR delays today?

Yes. The latest MTA feed (updated Sep 10, 11:09 PM) shows 2 major LIRR service issues. See the active alerts above, and open your branch page for branch-specific status.

How do I check LIRR status right now?

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.

Which LIRR branch is delayed?

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.

Is it cheaper to take the LIRR or drive to Manhattan?

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.

What are the LIRR branches?

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.

Live System Map 2 ISSUES

Riders Are Saying LIVE FROM X

Active Alerts 8

The 5:13pm train from Penn Station to Montauk is delayed near East Hampton as the crew addresses a problem with the equipment. [5]

There are delays along the Montauk Branch due to a late eastbound train in single-track territory. [5]

The 10:03pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late due to earlier equipment trouble prior to departure. [5]

Eastbound Main Line trains are bypassing Woodside , Forest Hills, and Kew Gardens due to trackwork. [12]

The 4:32am train from Southampton to Penn Station is operating 15-20 minutes late due to earlier equipment trouble at Babylon. [5]

You must be in the first four cars for eastbound trains and the first six cars for westbound trains to exit at Forest Hills [12]

You must be in the first four cars to exit eastbound trains at Forest Hills [12]

We’re adding extra eastbound service on the Babylon and Ronkonkoma branches from Penn Station after the Knicks parade. [1, 4]

Planned & Upcoming 4

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]

Buses replace trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport [13, 4]

Some trains will add stops at Mets-Willets Point and some evening trains will run on revised schedules [9]

LIRR train service may shut down 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]

LIRR Schedule for Today — By Branch

Drive vs. Train to Midtown

Mineola to Midtown

Great Neck to Midtown

Babylon to Midtown

Ronkonkoma to Midtown

LIRR Branches

LIRR Status FAQ