New LIRR timetables include service reductions, trackwork delays

February 14, 2001 New Long Island Rail Road timetables in effect September 13, 2010 will contain schedule adjustments for some trains as well as the elimination of other trains. The new schedules implement the second phase of budget-related cuts in LIRR service that were approved by the MTA Board in March. These service reductions along with those implemented last May 17 were required as part of the effort to close the MTA's $900-million budget gap. The service reductions will save approximately $950,000 this year and $3.8-million annually starting in 2011. However, the LIRR will be monitoring the changes in the new timetable and will make schedule adjustments, as necessary, based on additional ridership and possible crowding on trains.

Additional timetable
changes are necessary to accommodate the fall track work and construction
program.

Midday weekdays, one of
two main tracks between Freeport and Amityville will be out of service for a
track tie replacement program. One local train will operate in each direction
each hour. There will also be some minor schedule adjustments for connecting
trains at Jamaica for some Port Jefferson/Huntington, Oyster Bay, and Montauk
Branch trains.

Midday weekdays, one of
two main tracks between Valley Stream and Far Rockaway will be out of service
for a track tie replacement program. Eastbound Far Rockaway trains will operate
30 minutes later and eastbound Hempstead Branch trains (connecting at Jamaica)
will also operate 30 minutes later. Eastbound Long Beach trains will operate 35
minutes later. Some midday eastbound Huntington trains will operate three
minutes later.