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Active Alerts
12
CRITICAL
Montauk
There are cancellations and delays averaging 15-30 minutes along the Montauk Branch this morning due to a equipment problem east of Bellport. [5]
Westbound:
The 5:22am train from Speonk to Long Island City will be canceled at Bellport. Customers will be accommodated by the 6:15am train from Speonk to Penn Station. This train is scheduled to depart Bellport at approx 6:39am. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Long Island City.
The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City will be canceled at Bellport. Customers will be accommodated by the 6:15am train from Speonk to Penn Station. This train is scheduled to depart Bellport at approx 6:39am. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Long Island City.
The 6:15am train from Speonk to Penn Station is operating 30-35 minutes late. This train will make added stops at Hicksville (approx 7:45am) and Mineola (approx 7:54am).
The 6:37am train from Patchogue to Babylon is operating 10-15 minutes late.
CRITICAL
Montauk
There are cancellations and delays averaging 10-15 minutes along the Montauk Branch this morning due to a equipment problem east of Bellport. [5]
Westbound:
The 5:22am train from Speonk to Long Island City will be canceled at Bellport. Customers will be accommodated by the 6:15am train from Speonk to Penn Station. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Long Island City.
The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City will be canceled at Bellport. Customers will be accommodated by the 6:15am train from Speonk to Penn Station. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Long Island City.
The 6:15am train from Speonk to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late. This train will make added stops at Hicksville (approx 7:45am) and Mineola (approx 7:54am).
The 6:37am train from Patchogue to Babylon is operating 10-15 minutes late.
MAJOR
Ronkonkoma
There are delays averaging 10-15 minutes on the Ronkonkoma Branch due to a signal issue and a customer in need of medical assistance. [4]
WESTBOUND
The 10:30am train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late due to signal trouble near Central Islip.
EASTBOUND
The 10:25am train from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma is operating 10-15 minutes late due to a customer in need of medical assistance earlier at Mineola.
MAJOR
Montauk
There are delays along the Montauk Branch this morning while our crew troubleshoots a mechanical problem east of Bellport. [5]
Westbound:
The 5:22am train from Speonk to Long Island City is delayed east of Bellport.
The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City is being held east of Bellport.
The 6:15am train from Speonk to Penn Station is being held prior to departure.
MAJOR
Montauk
The 5:22am train from Speonk to Long Island City is delayed east of Bellport while our crew troubleshoots a mechanical problem onboard. [5]
MINOR
Ronkonkoma
Buses replace trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport [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
MINOR
Port Jefferson
Buses replace trains between Huntington and Port Jefferson [10]
Check bus departure times on TrainTime or at mta.info/schedules.
Buses will run in two zones, making all stops along a section of the branch and running non-stop to/from Huntington. Local travel between stops in different zones is not possible.
Greenlawn through Smithtown
St. James through Port Jefferson
The last trains to run are the 7:02am from Huntington and the 8:09am from Port Jefferson. Service resumes with the 3:24pm from Huntington and the 3:25pm from Port Jefferson.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Active: Sep 15 - 16, Tue and Wed, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
MINOR
Hempstead
Westbound trains skip Elmont-UBS Arena, Queens Village, and Hollis [2]
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: Sep 14 - 17, Mon to Thu, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
MINOR
City Terminal Zone
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
MINOR
City Terminal Zone
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
MINOR
Ronkonkoma
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
MINOR
BabylonRonkonkoma
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
3
These are advisories about planned or possible future disruptions (including strike contingencies). Service is not affected by these right now — but plan ahead.
UPCOMING
Port JeffersonCity Terminal ZoneRonkonkomaBabylonHempsteadOyster BayMontaukLong BeachFar RockawayWest HempsteadPort Washington
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
UPCOMING
City Terminal Zone
Some trains make added stops at Forest Hills for concert attendees [12]
You must be in one of the first four cars on eastbound trains, and one of the first six cars on westbound trains, 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: Sep 16 - 18, Wed to Fri, 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM
UPCOMING
Port JeffersonCity Terminal ZoneRonkonkomaBabylonHempsteadOyster BayMontaukLong BeachFar RockawayWest HempsteadPort Washington
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 Wednesday, September 16 — 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
LIRR34 min$12.25peak one-way
vs
DRIVE55-75 min$64.29gas + 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
LIRR33 min$10.25peak one-way
vs
DRIVE50-70 min$63.39gas + 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
LIRR62 min$15.75peak one-way
vs
DRIVE80-120 min$69.42gas + 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
LIRR82 min$18.75peak one-way
vs
DRIVE90-150 min$74.24gas + 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.
Yes. As of the latest MTA service feed (updated Sep 16, 1:33 PM), the Long Island Rail Road is running today, though 5 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 16, 1:33 PM) shows 5 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.