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Crews are on scene working to remove the tree from the tracks. When it is removed customers can take the 12:40am train from Jamaica to Montauk making all stops from the canceled train.
Customers can take the 8:21pm train from Huntington to Port Jefferson instead.
See mta.info or use the TrainTime app for the latest updates.
Customers can take the 5:11pm train from Babylon to Penn Station instead, making all stops of the canceled train.
Eastbound: The 4:28am train from Ronkonkoma to Greenport is operating 95-100 minutes late. Wesrbound: The 6:39am train from Greenport to Ronkonkoma is being held prior to departure.
Westbound Montauk trains are temporarily bypassing Bay Shore due to police activity at the station. Eastbound The 12:40am train from Jamaica to Montauk is delayed east of Southampton . Westbound The 4:31am train from Speonk to Babylon will bypass Bay Shore for today.
Eastbound The 9:55pm train from Huntington to Port Jefferson is operating 20-25 minutes late. Westbound The 9:39pm train from Port Jefferson to Huntington is operating 10-15 minutes late.
Eastbound The 9:55pm train from Huntington to Port Jefferson is delayed at Northport. Westbound The 9:39pm train from Port Jefferson to Huntington is delayed at Kings Park,
Eastbound The 12:40am train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 150-155 minutes late.
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
There are Penn Station access restrictions due to the World Cup. Traveling to the match and from out of town? Download our TrainTime app and activate your LIRR ticket. LIRR personnel in Penn Station will direct you to NJ Transit trains to the event. Active: Jul 5 and Jul 19, (12:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15
Today is Sunday, July 5 — the weekend 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 5, 7:04 AM), the Long Island Rail Road is running today, though 15 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 5, 7:04 AM) shows 15 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.