New Afternoon Through-Trains from Brooklyn Added
Schedules Available Online and in the TrainTime App in Early January
MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) today announced that new schedules will go into effect Monday, Jan. 22, with targeted changes to rush hour schedules. These changes respond to customer requests for additional through-trains from Brooklyn in the afternoon and align service to match data on when people are riding. There are no changes to midday, evening, or weekend schedules.
“We consistently monitor ridership and customer feedback to best accommodate the patterns we were seeing as quickly as possible,” said Acting LIRR President Rob Free. “The January schedule is designed to create the best possible commute for our customers. We will continue to monitor and make adjustments when possible.”
Major changes are outlined below. Detailed schedules will be available on the TrainTime app and the LIRR’s schedules page in early January. The LIRR recommends that all riders check for possible minor changes that may affect their departure and/or transfer times.
Babylon Branch
The 5:49 a.m. train from Babylon to Grand Central will run 3 minutes earlier.
The 7:41 a.m. train from Penn Station to Massapequa will no longer run.
The 9:06 a.m. train from Wantagh to Grand Central will no longer run due to low ridership. The 8:42 a.m. train from Babylon to Penn Station will make the stops of both trains east of Jamaica and accept off-peak tickets.
The 7:02 p.m. train from Penn Station to Wantagh will no longer run due to low ridership. The 6:57 p.m. train from Penn Station will make all stops between Rockville Centre and Babylon.
Far Rockaway Branch
The 4:49 p.m. train from Penn Station to Far Rockaway will depart from Atlantic Terminal at 4:46 p.m. This train will not stop at Nostrand Ave. or East New York.
Hempstead Branch
The 3:35 p.m. train from Grand Central to Hempstead will depart from Atlantic Terminal at 3:31 p.m.
The 6:39 p.m. train from Penn Station to Hempstead will depart from Atlantic Terminal at 6:38 p.m.
Note: These two trains will arrive and leave from Tracks 11 or 12 in Jamaica.
Port Jefferson Branch
The 6:57 a.m. train from Huntington to Grand Central will be split into two trains. The train from Huntington will run non-stop to Jamaica then proceed to Woodside and Grand Central Madison. A new train will start at Hicksville for local service to Grand Central.
West Hempstead Branch
The 6:11 p.m. train from Penn Station to West Hempstead will depart from Atlantic Terminal at 6:09 p.m.
The 6:39 p.m. train from Atlantic Terminal to West Hempstead will depart from Penn Station at 6:40 p.m.
Oyster Bay Branch
The 4:42 p.m. train from Oyster Bay to Jamaica will run 7 minutes earlier.