MTA Long Island Rail Road today announced new timetables will go into effect Nov. 9 as crews make improvements across the system, resulting in some peak and off-peak schedule adjustments. Along with improvements related to track resurfacing and station renovation, crews will continue work on the Main Line Expansion and interlocking improvements.  And, to keep the rails safer during leaf falling season, LIRR will reduce train speeds in areas prone to slippery rail/low-adhesion conditions.

Peak Changes

On the Ronkonkoma Branch, several morning peak trains will operate on slightly adjusted schedules east of Hicksville. Trains will arrive at western terminals at their normal times.

• The 5:25 a.m. train from Greenport to Ronkonkoma will depart three minutes earlier.
• The 7:51 a.m. westbound train from Farmingdale to Penn Station will depart two minutes earlier at 7:49 a.m., departing earlier from stations through Bethpage.
• The 7:32 a.m. westbound train from Ronkonkoma to Penn Station will depart three minutes earlier at 7:29 a.m., departing earlier from stations through Farmingdale.

Weekday Off-Peak and Weekend Changes

On the Ronkonkoma Branch, crews will be performing essential work related to the Main Line Expansion, taking one track out of service at select times and locations.

During mid-days on weekdays, some Ronkonkoma Branch trains will depart between 21 minutes earlier and 52 minutes later, with connecting Riverhead/Greenport trains adjusted accordingly. Additionally, some Port Jefferson Branch trains will will depart Huntington up to 21 minutes earlier, with trains from Port Jefferson adjusted accordingly.

During overnights, some Ronkonkoma Branch and Port Jefferson Branch trains will depart between 24 minutes earlier and 10 minutes later in both directions, with Jamaica connections adjusted accordingly.

On weekends, some Ronkonkoma Branch trains will depart between six minutes earlier and 14 minutes later, with connecting Greenport trains adjusted accordingly. Additionally, most eastbound Huntington trains are adjusted up to 15 minutes later, with Port Jefferson Branch trains adjusted accordingly.

The Friday-only 3:13 p.m. Far Rockaway Branch train from Jamaica to Far Rockaway will resume operation for the winter starting Friday, Nov. 13. In response to customer requests, a 3:21 p.m. Rosedale stop is being added to this train. Connecting service departs Penn Station at 2:51 p.m. and Atlantic Terminal at 2:35 p.m.

-via Press Release