Long Island Rail Road service is suspended because of a strike. [1, 12, 7, 13, 2, 6, 5, 3, 9, 4, 8, 10]
You should work from home if possible. For updates and travel alternatives, visit mta.info/lirrstrike.
Long Island Rail Road
Oyster Bay Branch LIRR Status
North Shore Nassau branch serving Oyster Bay, Glen Cove, Locust Valley, and Mineola connections.
Typical Trip 70 min Jamaica to Oyster Bay
Peak Fare $15.75 Off-peak $11.00
Primary Area Nassau County Oyster Bay, Mineola, Glen Cove
Active Oyster Bay Branch Alerts
Complete all travel by midnight before a possible strike suspends all service. [7]
We recommend that you plan to conclude your trip before midnight before the possible strike begins. The last confirmed trains are: The 11:30pm eastbound from Grand Central to Far Rockaway The 11:14pm westbound from Far Rockaway to Grand Central For more information about travel options should service be suspended, go to: mta.info/lirrstrike If there is no strike, be sure to confirm your train's status before traveling in the morning as Amtrak finalizes their repairs following yesterday's fire.
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
Penn service is suspended and will remain suspended through the Friday morning rush while Amtrak crews continue repair work following a fire near the terminal. [7]
Most trains are diverted to/from Grand Central, which will remain open throughout the night. Access to the Grand Central Madison Concourse during the late-night/early morning hours will only be available via 1 Vanderbilt, 270 Park, the 42 St Shuttle corridor, and the [4], [5], and [6] subway staircases. The subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets. Westbound: The 3:01am train from Far Rockaway to Penn Station will be diverted to Grand Central this morning. The 6:04am train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central will terminate at Jamaica this morning. The 7:50am train from Far Rockaway to Penn Station will terminate at Jamaica this morning. The 8:35am train from Far Rockaway to Penn Station will be diverted to Grand Central this morning.
Penn Station service is suspended while Amtrak crews repair damage from a fire near the terminal. [7]
Take Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal service instead; the subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets. Extra trains are operating from Grand Central and Atlantic Terminal. Listen for announcements at Grand Central and Jamaica as schedule information in the app is not available. The following trains are originating out of Atlantic Terminal : The 6:17pm train from Penn Station to Far Rockaway. This train is operating 10-15 minutes late.
Penn Station service is suspended while Amtrak crews repair damage from a fire near the terminal. [7, 13, 2, 6, 8]
Take Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal service instead; the subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets. Extra trains are operating from Grand Central and Atlantic Terminal. Listen for announcements at Grand Central and Jamaica as schedule information in the app is not available. The subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets: 34 St-Penn Station , Forest Hills-71 Av , Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the [E] line Grand Central-42 St [4][5][6][7] lines Woodside-61 St on the [7] line Use this link for travel alternatives.
The Far Rockaway Branch is suspended in both directions between Valley Stream and Far Rockaway due to a disabled train at Valley Stream. [7]
The MTA will cross-honor fares for LIRR ticket holders on the [A] at nearby Far Rockaway-Mott Av. NICE bus is cross-honoring LIRR fares. Transfer to the N1 at Valley Stream for travel to Gibson. For travel between Hewlett to Far Rockaway, take a train to Lynbrook and transfer to the N31 and N32 bus. EASTBOUND The 5:57pm train from Grand Central to Far Rockaway is canceled at Valley Stream. WESTBOUND The 5:51pm train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central is delayed at Gibson. The 6:10pm train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central is delayed at Gibson. The 7:20pm train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central will originate at Valley Stream at 7:42pm.
There is one westbound cancellation and delays averaging 10-15 minutes along the Far Rockaway Branch due to equipment trouble at Far Rockaway. [7]
Eastbound: The 6:29am train from Grand Central to Far Rockaway is operating 10-15 minutes late. Westbound: The 7:10am train from Far Rockaway to Penn Station is canceled. Take the 7:33am train from Far Rockaway to Atlantic Terminal instead. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Penn Station.
The 7:26am train from Valley Stream to Atlantic Terminal is delayed at Jamaica due to switch trouble at the station. [7]
Many early-morning LIRR trains run on revised schedules [10, 12, 1, 4, 7]
Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. This service change will occur on most weekends through late August as we replace and install switches near Elmont-UBS Arena. Active: May 30 - 31, Sat and Sun, 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM
LIRR trains run on a weekend schedule on Memorial Day [10, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Active: Monday, May 25
Service Resumes at Noon [12, 7, 13, 2, 6, 3, 8]
Train service resumes at 12pm today on the Babylon, Huntington, Ronkonkoma, and Port Washington branches. Service on all branches will resume shortly after. Shuttle buses for essential workers will continue to operate through the AM and PM rush hours. Customers should continue to work from home on Tuesday if possible. Be sure to consult our TrainTime app or mta.info before traveling today.
Hourly service resumes at 12PM on the Babylon, Huntington, Ronkonkoma, and Port Washington branches. Normal service will resume system-wide at 4pm. [1, 12, 7, 13, 2, 6, 5, 3, 9, 4, 8, 10]
Shuttle buses for essential workers will continue to operate through the AM and PM rush hours. Customers should continue to work from home on Tuesday if possible. Check back for details by using our TrainTime app or by visiting mta.info.
There is limited eastbound service, and no westbound service, at Penn Station while Amtrak continues to make repairs following yesterday’s fire. [7]
Eastbound All other Far Rockaway Branch trains that usually leave from Penn Station are cancelled this afternoon. Trains that usually leave from Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal will run normally. Listen to announcements to confirm the track, destination, and stops of your train before boarding. Westbound Trains will be rerouted to Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal, or end in Jamaica. Subways are cross-honoring LIRR tickets: 34 St-Penn Station [E] Forest Hills-71 Av [E] Kew Gardens-Union Tpke [E] Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av [E] [J] Grand Central-42 St [4] [5] [6] [7] Woodside-61 St [7] Atlantic Ave-Barclays Ctr [2] [3] [4] [5]
There is limited eastbound service, and no westbound service, at Penn Station while Amtrak continues to make repairs following yesterday’s fire. [7]
Eastbound The 6:17pm train from Penn Station to Far Rockaway will leave from Atlantic Terminal. All other Far Rockaway Branch trains that usually leave from Penn Station are cancelled this afternoon. Trains that usually leave from Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal will run normally. Listen to announcements to confirm the track, destination, and stops of your train before boarding. Westbound Trains will be rerouted to Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal, or end in Jamaica. The 2:24pm train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central will run to Atlantic Terminal. The 4:36pm train from Far Rockaway to Penn Station will run to Atlantic Terminal. Subways are cross-honoring LIRR tickets: 34 St-Penn Station [E] Forest Hills-71 Av [E] Kew Gardens-Union Tpke [E] Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av [E] [J] Grand Central-42 St [4] [5] [6] [7] Woodside-61 St [7] Atlantic Ave-Barclays Ctr [2] [3] [4] [5]
There is limited service to Penn Station this afternoon as Amtrak crews continue repair work following a fire near the terminal. [7]
There is half-hourly service between Penn Station and Jamaica in both directions. Trains are diverted to/from Grand Central or start/end at Jamaica . The Subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets: 34 St-Penn Station , Forest Hills-71 Av , Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the [E] line Grand Central-42 St [4][5][6][7] lines Woodside-61 St on the [7] line Be sure to check your train's status before traveling.
There is limited service to Penn Station this morning as Amtrak crews continue repair work following a fire near the terminal. [7]
There is half-hourly service between Penn Station and Jamaica in both directions. Trains are diverted to/from Grand Central or start/end at Jamaica . The Subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets: 34 St-Penn Station , Forest Hills-71 Av , Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the [E] line Grand Central-42 St [4][5][6][7] lines Woodside-61 St on the [7] line Be sure to check your train's status before traveling.
There is extremely limited service to Penn Station this morning as Amtrak crews continue repair work following a fire near the terminal. [7]
There will be reroutes, cancellations, and delays. There is no eastbound service from Penn Station; use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal instead. The Subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets: 34 St-Penn Station , Forest Hills-71 Av , Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the [E] line Grand Central-42 St [4][5][6][7] lines Woodside-61 St on the [7] line Be sure to check your train's status before traveling. Westbound: The 8:35am train from Far Rockaway to Penn Station will be diverted to Grand Central this morning.
There is extremely limited service to Penn Station this morning as Amtrak crews continue repair work following a fire near the terminal. [7]
There will be reroutes, cancellations, and delays. There is no eastbound service from Penn Station; use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal instead. The Subway is cross-honoring LIRR tickets. Be sure to check your train's status before traveling. Westbound: The 7:50am train from Far Rockaway to Penn Station will terminate at Jamaica this morning. The 8:35am train from Far Rockaway to Penn Station will be diverted to Grand Central this morning.
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
The 11:14am train from Grand Central to Far Rockaway is operating 10-15 minutes late due to earlier switch trouble at Jamaica. [7]
The 6:47am train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central is operating 20-25 min late due to an earlier disabled NJ Transit train in one of the Penn Station tunnels. [7]
New schedules are in effect on all branches, with revised departure times on many midday off-peak trains [10, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Check our TrainTime app or mta.info/schedules to see if your trip has changed. Active: Starting Monday, May 11
The 7:39am train from Grand Central to Far Rockaway is operating 10-15 minutes late after receiving a swap of equipment at departure time. [7]
This weekend, there is no direct eastbound service to or from Elmont-UBS Arena. [12, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Concert attendees traveling to Elmont-UBS Arena from Jamaica, take an eastbound train to Mineola and transfer to a westbound train back to Elmont-UBS Arena. After the concert, attendees looking to travel east will need to take a westbound train to Jamaica to then transfer to an eastbound train. Note: This route will not appear in the trips feature of the TrainTime app when planning your travel. View the special event schedule here. Active: Apr 18 - 19, UBS Arena Concert Attendees
The 11:14am train from Grand Central to Far Rockaway is operating 10-15 minutes late at this time. [7]
Modified Weekend Schedules [10, 13, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7]
Some LIRR trains run on modified schedules this weekend. Check if your trip is affected on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules . What's happening? Signal upgrades Active: Apr 25 - 27, Sat 12:00 AM to Mon 4:00 AM
Westbound Far Rockaway and Long Beach Branch trains run on revised schedules [6, 7]
Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. What's happening? Track maintenance Active: Apr 6 - 10, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Buses replace trains between Valley Stream and Far Rockaway [7]
Some westbound trains will run on revised schedules between Valley Stream and Grand Central. Check our TrainTime app or mta.info/schedules to see if your trip is affected. The last trains to run are the 10:28pm from Grand Central and the 11:14pm from Far Rockaway on Friday night. Service resumes with the 5:35am from Grand Central and the 6:38am from Far Rockaway on Sunday morning. What's happening? Switch maintenance Active: Apr 3 - 5, Fri 11:30 PM to Sun 6:30 AM
Oyster Bay Branch Commuter Guide
The Oyster Bay Branch serves Oyster Bay, Mineola, Glen Cove, Locust Valley, Hicksville and nearby Long Island communities. When train service is delayed or suspended, commuters often compare the LIRR against Northern Boulevard, Route 106, Long Island Expressway. This page is designed for searches like "Oyster Bay Branch delays," "Oyster Bay LIRR status," and "Oyster Bay to Penn Station."