For those taking the LIRR this weekend, be sure to take a look at our planned service changes before you go:

🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨 There are major service changes this weekend (November 8 and 9) on the Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson / Huntington branches. Use the Babylon or Montauk Branches if possible. Please check the TrainTime app to plan your travel.

Mineola in 1880 and now—a lot has changed! #ThrowbackThursday

Watch the gap! Stay safe by standing behind the yellow line until your train arrives. #LIRRSafetyTip

There will be major service changes on November 8 and 9 on the Port Jefferson / Huntington and Ronkonkoma Branches.

Our fall Customers Count survey closes on November 2! Whether you're an everyday commuter or an occasional rider, your feedback will help us improve service! Take the survey: https://www.mta.info/survey-social

Autumn is in full swing, and leaves are falling from the trees—which can be a hassle on the tracks! When trains run over fallen leaves, they leave a slippery coating on the rail that causes train wheels to slide. Learn more: www.mta.info/guides/weath...

Creepin' it real with the crew at the Oyster Bay Yard, circa 1983. #ThrowbackThursday 📸: Jay Bendersky

If you drop something on the tracks, don't fret and try to retrieve it yourself. Notify an employee, use a station Help Point Intercom, or call 511 so that our team can further assist you. We'll get your belongings back to you safely. #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: transitwitharturo (IG)

Let us know how we're doing, so we can make your LIRR experience better ⚡ Take the MTA Customers Count survey: mta.info/surveysocial

Taking the LIRR this weekend? Be sure to take a look at our planned service changes before you go.

All aboard from Stony Brook! Here's a look at the station in 1912, long before the arrival of the university. #ThrowbackThursday

Always stay alert when you're at or near a train station. Non-passenger and express trains—both of which are not listed on schedules—may pass through the station. Exercise caution! #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: 1zacharyweiss (IG)

Bringing your bike or scooter aboard the LIRR? Please take a look at our policies to ensure a smoother ride for everyone: www.mta.info/guides/bikes...

Railfans: Please do not risk your safety for the sake of a photo! Be sure to stay within station premises, and stand behind the yellow line. There's plenty of great pictures you can take from a safe vantage point. #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: valleytower_railfan (IG)

It's the early 1900s and you just arrived at Roslyn Station from your rideshare—all aboard! #ThrowbackThursday

Leaves are falling, which means our laser train is off to work! We use the laser train, as well as other techniques, to clear away leaf residue and prevent slippery rails. This removal helps reduce delays and keeps more cars in service throughout the season.

Our latest Customers Count survey is now open: mta.info/surveysocial Whether you ride the subway, bus, @mtalirr.bsky.social or @mtametronorth.bsky.social, your feedback helps us improve service for everyone. Plus, if you complete the survey, you can enter a drawing to win a $100 OMNY gift card!

If you’re taking the LIRR this weekend, be sure to take a look at our planned service changes 👇

Flowers of Hope is holding a breast cancer awareness walk at Brookville Park. Take the LIRR to Rosedale station, and the park is just a short walk away. Details: https://flowersofhopenyc.org/

The New York Islanders will have their first home game of the season Saturday, October 11, at UBS Arena. We will have extra service all season long at Elmont - UBS Arena Station to make your game day travel a hat trick of speed, ease, and convenience.

For your safety, do not take a shortcut through the tracks—doing so can put your life in danger! If you need to get to another platform, please use a designated crossing, such as an overpass of an underpass. #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: Alison Ciaccio

Reminder: Smoking and vaping are prohibited on trains and at stations. Your cooperation creates a better travel experience for everyone. Thank you.

If you need assistance boarding and exiting the train, our 24/7 LIRR Care service is here for you. Please call 718-547-7227 at least two hours before your train's scheduled departure time. Real-time assistance is available at select stations. Learn more: www.mta.info/accessibilit...

Riding the LIRR this weekend? Take a look at our weekend service changes before you go 👇

There's no better time to hit up the city than the fall! 🍂 Available every day at any time, our CityTicket allows for fast and affordable travel between New York City stations in one direction. Details: https://www.mta.info/fares-tolls/lirr-metro-north/cityticket

Basking in the autumn vibes near Bellerose in 1985. #ThrowbackThursday

While we upgrade the OMNY system, you will not be able to buy or load OMNY Cards for some time this weekend (October 3-5). The upgrade will begin on October 3 at 10 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Sunday, October 5. Learn more: omny.info/system-upgrade

Watch the gap! When boarding and exiting your train, pay attention to the space between the train and the platform. #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: 1zacharyweiss (IG)

The MTA Board has approved new fare changes and ticket policies for the LIRR, which will go into effect starting in 2026. You can see more information about the new fares and a summary of the policy changes here: https://www.mta.info/fares-tolls/2025-changes

New record! We surpassed a post-pandemic single-day ridership milestone on September 26, carrying over 300,000 riders on the railroad, many of them golf fans attending the Ryder Cup. Over the course of the week, over 150,000 people traveled to the tournament on the railroad.

Taking the first early morning train from Grand Central to the Ryder Cup? Make sure to access our terminal from the 1 Vanderbilt building, located at 48 E 43rd St, which will open at 4:30 am. The larger Grand Central complex will open at 5:15 AM.

Ready for your next fall adventure? Travel on two railroads using one Combo Ticket ✨ Take the LIRR to Grand Central, then transfer upstairs to Metro-North. Learn more: www.mta.info/fares-tolls/...

Headed out in the rain? Rainy days mean potentially slippery conditions—factor in extra travel time, and walk carefully when navigating through stations. #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: valleytower_railfan (IG)

Take a look at the new Webster Avenue Bridge in Manhasset—safe, modern, and climate-resilient. Our team recently completed work to replace the 128-year-old bridge, installing catch basins and a new drainage system, as well as rebuilt the adjacent roadway, sidewalks, and retaining walls.

Getting Farmingdale Station ready for the Ryder Cup! We'll have extra train service and shuttle buses to and from the Bethpage Black Course. Details: https://www.mta.info/article/getting-2025-ryder-cup-lirr

It's Car-Free Day today! Reduce your carbon footprint, take the railroad! Join almost 4,000 Long Islanders who have taken the pledge to go car-free, saving tons of emissions. Pledge by tonight for a chance to win prizes: https://carfreedayli.com/pledge/

Happy Friday! Heading out to enjoy the last official weekend of summer? ☀️ ⬇️ See our list of planned service changes on the subway, LIRR, and Metro-North: www.mta.info/article/mta-...

For See Tracks? Think Train Week this week, our team had the pleasure of educating customers at stations throughout our system about railroad safety. To learn more about our safety initiatives, visit https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/tracks.

The Ryder Cup is almost here! We will have extra train service on the Ronkonkoma Branch and shuttle buses between Farmingdale and Bethpage Black. You can also grab our special Ryder Cup event ticket for travel between any LIRR station from September 22 to 29. Details: www.mta.info/article/gett...

Fun fact: Mets-Willets Point used to be called United Nations Station. Here's what the station looked like in 1946, when the United Nations General Assembly took place in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. #ThrowbackThursday

Welcome Neuhaus to the LIRR Concourse at Penn Station! Fancy some chocolate? Pick up a sweet treat before your ride.

LIRR service will operate as planned this week.

LIRR service may shut down as early as September 18 if railroad unions go on strike. Avoid nonessential travel and work from home, if possible. If you cannot telecommute, the MTA will provide limited shuttle bus service between certain LIRR stations to transfer points in Queens.

It's Customer Safety Day at Penn Station! Stop by our table near the LIRR ticket office to meet our safety team and get some LIRR-themed swag. We'll be here until 6:00 PM.

Did you know? On this date 115 years ago, the first LIRR passenger train arrived at Penn Station.

Heading to the Ryder Cup tournament at the Bethpage Black Course? Let the LIRR be your ace in the hole! Hop on a Ronkonkoma Branch train to Farmingdale Station, then catch a free shuttle straight to the Main Entrance. We will run extra service for the event. Details: www.mta.info/article/gett...

Comments, concerns, or suggestions for the LIRR? We're holding another Meet Your Manager event at Huntington station tomorrow, September 9, from 5 to 7 PM—hope to see you there! Stay tuned for future events at a station near you.

Riding the LIRR this weekend? Be sure to take a look at our planned schedule changes before you go 👇

Stay alert! When waiting for your train, remember to stand behind the yellow line. Express and work trains—which are not listed on the schedule—occasionally move through the area. #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: danielny_railfans (IG)