MAJOR
Ronkonkoma
LIRR Schedule, Delays & Service Status
Today's schedule status, live delays branch by branch, real rider reports from X, and a train-vs-drive cost calculator for Manhattan commuters.
Live System Map 4 ISSUES
Every LIRR branch, live. Tap a line for that branch's alerts, stations, fares, and driving alternatives.
Riders Are Saying LIVE FROM X
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Active Alerts 14
MAJOR
Montauk
There are delays along the Montauk Branch due to an earlier late train in single-track territory. [5]
Westbound: The 1:34pm train from Patchogue to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late due to a late eastbound train in single-track territory. Eastbound: The 12:15pm train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 10-15 minutes late due to a late westbound train in single-track territory.
MAJOR
Montauk
There are delays along the Montauk Branch due to a late eastbound train in single-track territory. [5]
Westbound: The 12:07pm train from Speonk to Babylon is operating 15-20 minutes late due to a late eastbound train in single-track territory. Eastbound: The 10:29am train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 25-30 minutes late at this time.
MAJOR
Montauk
There are delays along the Montauk Branch due to a late train in single-track territory. [5]
Westbound: The 12:07pm train from Speonk to Babylon is operating 15-20 minutes late due to a late train in single-track territory. Eastbound: The 10:29am train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 25-30 minutes late at this time.
MINOR
Babylon
The 1:11pm train from Babylon to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late due to a late-arriving connection. [1]
MINOR
Montauk
The 10:29am train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 20-25 minutes late at this time. [5]
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Port Washington
The 7:26pm train from Port Washington to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late due to an earlier late train in single-track territory. [9]
MINOR
Montauk
Some Montauk Branch trains run on modified schedules with extra service between Speonk and Babylon [5]
View your options on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. Expect trains to be busier than usual due to major service changes on the Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson, Hempstead, and Oyster Bay branches. What's happening? Signal upgrades Active: Jul 25 - 26, Sat and Sun
MINOR
Oyster Bay
No Oyster Bay Branch trains running [3]
Bus service will be available between Jamaica and Oyster Bay in two zones. Local travel along the branch between stops in different zones is not possible. View a map of this service change. Stopping at Jamaica, Mineola, East Williston, and all stops to Greenvale. Stopping at Jamaica, Mineola, Glen Head, and all stops to Oyster Bay. We strongly encourage riders to use the Port Washington Branch instead. The last normal trains to run on Friday evening are the 9:36pm from Oyster Bay and the 10:09pm from Jamaica. Normal service resumes on Monday morning with the 4:55am from Oyster Bay. What's happening? Signal upgrades Active: Jul 24 - 27, Fri 10:00 PM to Mon 4:30 AM
MINOR
Babylon
Extra Babylon Branch trains are running and some trains run on modified schedules [1]
View your options on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. Expect trains to be busier than usual due to major service changes on the Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson, Hempstead, and Oyster Bay branches. What's happening? Signal upgrades Active: Jul 24 - 27, Fri 10:00 PM to Mon 3:00 AM
MINOR
Ronkonkoma
No trains between Jamaica and Hicksville [4]
Trains run between Ronkonkoma and Hicksville every hour. Transfer at Hicksville for shuttle train service to Babylon, where trains to/from Penn Station are available. View a map of this service change. We strongly encourage riders to use the Babylon or Montauk branches instead to avoid rerouting, or allow 60 minutes of additional travel time. Bethpage riders: only the Hicksville-Babylon shuttle train will stop at Bethpage. For service to Jamaica and points west, wait on Platform B for an eastbound shuttle train to Babylon. For service to Farmingdale and points east, wait on Platform A for a westbound shuttle train to Hicksville. The last normal trains to run on Friday evening are the 9:15pm from Ronkonkoma and the 9:34pm from Penn Station. Normal service resumes on Monday morning with the 4:14am from Ronkonkoma, 4:32am from Farmingdale, and the 5:16am from Penn Station. What's happening? Signal upgrades Active: Jul 24 - 27, Fri 10:00 PM to Mon 4:30 AM
MINOR
Port Jefferson
No trains between Jamaica and Hicksville [10]
Trains run between Port Jefferson/Huntington and Hicksville. Transfer at Hicksville for shuttle train service to Babylon, where trains to/from Penn Station are available. A nonstop shuttle bus will run between Jamaica and Mineola. View a map of this service change. NICE Bus will accept LIRR tickets on nearby routes at New Hyde Park, Merillon Av, Carle Place, and Westbury. Limited bus service will be available at these stations overnight when NICE does not run. We strongly encourage riders to use the Babylon, West Hempstead, or Montauk branches instead to avoid rerouting, or allow 45-60 minutes of additional travel time. The last normal trains to run on Friday evening are the 9:37pm from Huntington and the 9:39pm from Penn Station. Normal service resumes on Monday morning with the 4:53am from Huntington and the 4:40am from Jamaica. What's happening? Signal upgrades Active: Jul 24 - 27, Fri 10:00 PM to Mon 4:30 AM
MINOR
Hempstead
No Hempstead Branch trains running [2]
Bus service will be available between Jamaica and Hempstead, stopping at Floral Park, Stewart Manor, Nassau Blvd, Garden City, and Hempstead. View a map of this service change. MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel between Queens Village, Hollis, and Jamaica. NICE Bus will accept LIRR tickets on nearby routes at Elmont-UBS Arena, Bellerose, and Country Life Press. We strongly encourage riders to use the West Hempstead or Babylon branches instead. The last normal trains to run on Friday evening are the 7:09pm from Hempstead and the 7:20pm from Penn Station. Normal service resumes on Monday morning with the 4:56am from Hempstead and the 5:22am from Penn Station. What's happening? Signal upgrades Active: Jul 24 - 27, Fri 8:00 PM to Mon 4:30 AM
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 2
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
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 Sunday, July 26 — 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.
Babylon Today's timetable → Ronkonkoma Today's timetable → Montauk Today's timetable → Port Jefferson Today's timetable → Hempstead Today's timetable → Long Beach Today's timetable → Oyster Bay Today's timetable → Port Washington Today's timetable →
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
LIRR 34 min $12.25 peak one-way
vs DRIVE 55-75 min $64.29 gas + 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
LIRR 33 min $10.25 peak one-way
vs DRIVE 50-70 min $63.39 gas + 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
LIRR 62 min $15.75 peak one-way
vs DRIVE 80-120 min $69.42 gas + 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
LIRR 82 min $18.75 peak one-way
vs DRIVE 90-150 min $74.24 gas + 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.
LIRR Branches
Babylon 5 alerts
Jamaica to Babylon 62 min
Peak: $15.75 Off-peak: $11.00
Ronkonkoma 5 alerts
Penn Station to Ronkonkoma 82 min
Peak: $18.75 Off-peak: $13.25
Montauk 7 alerts
Jamaica to Montauk 170 min
Peak: $27.75 Off-peak: $20.00
Port Jefferson 3 alerts
Penn Station to Port Jefferson 95 min
Peak: $18.75 Off-peak: $13.25
Hempstead 3 alerts
Penn Station to Hempstead 38 min
Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75
Long Beach 2 alerts
Penn Station to Long Beach 55 min
Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75
Oyster Bay 3 alerts
Jamaica to Oyster Bay 70 min
Peak: $15.75 Off-peak: $11.00
Port Washington 3 alerts
Penn Station to Port Washington 40 min
Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75
LIRR Status FAQ
Is the Long Island Railroad running today?
Yes. As of the latest MTA service feed (updated Jul 26, 2:22 PM), the Long Island Rail Road is running today, though 4 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 Jul 26, 2:22 PM) shows 4 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.