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LIRR's Babylon Branch resumes normal service after broken rail

Newsday 19 Mar 2026
The Long Island Rail Road resumed normal service Wednesday after experiencing delays and cancellations on its Babylon Branch due to a broken rail near Seaford ... The broken rail was repaired midmorning, the LIRR reported ... Newsday. 0.33 ... ....
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Person hit by train in Freeport

Newsday 19 Mar 2026
MTA police are investigating�after�an LIRR train struck a person Wednesday afternoon in Freeport,�according to the transit agency. The train hit the unidentified victim about 4 p.m ... The 5.16 p.m ... Newsday ... ....
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White House mediators side with LIRR unions in contract dispute with MTA

Newsday 17 Mar 2026
White House-appointed mediators have, for the second time, sided with five Long Island Rail Road unions in an ongoing contract dispute with the MTA that could result in the first LIRR labor strike in more than 30 years.
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St. Patrick's Day alcohol ban on the LIRR takes effect on Tuesday morning

Newsday 17 Mar 2026
The LIRR is adding extra service into and out of Manhattan to accommodate the crowds expected for the annual parade ... winds tonight DWI charge in deadly SSP crash LIRR alcohol ban Taste of Ireland.
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Normal service resumes after downed tree causes widespread disruptions on LIRR

Newsday 12 Mar 2026
Widespread delays and cancellations hindered the morning commute Wednesday on major branches of the Long Island Rail Road due to a downed tree on the tracks east of ‌Kew Gardens‌, the LIRR announced.
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Person struck and killed by LIRR train in Bay Shore, MTA says

Newsday 10 Mar 2026
Service on part of the Montauk Branch had resumed with "heavy delays" just before 3 p.m., according to the LIRR ... fatal hit-and-run Person struck and killed by LIRR train Gym for women only.
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Oh crap! LIRR worker sues after getting covered in human waste after repair job gone wrong

New York Post 01 Mar 2026
Christopher Casey was working at the LIRR’s Hillside Maintenance Facility in Queens when he was told to work on the underside of a train car, he said in a Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit. This LIRR worker definitely had a crappy day at work.
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LIRR weathered historic storm 'pretty well,' despite customer complaints, railroad's president says

Newsday 26 Feb 2026
Free noted the historic storm was among the worst in Long Island’s history, with "hurricane force" winds blowing snowdrifts 8 feet high in some parts of the LIRR’s territory.
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Chu, Herbst: One year in, congestion pricing is working for Long Island

Long Island Business News 26 Feb 2026
Congestion pricing on Long Island has reduced traffic, improved air quality, and increased LIRR ridership while funding critical transit infrastructure upgrades ....
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LIRR returning to regular service on Wednesday after disruptions

Newsday 25 Feb 2026
Although specific details on the Wednesday service plan were not available Tuesday evening, LIRR officials said it would include “robust service to all three New York City terminals.” ... The LIRR carried nearly 82 million passengers in 2025.
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LIRR snow-fighting equipment issue

Newsday 24 Feb 2026
Service remains suspended on the West Hempstead branch, as it is on the Far Rockaway, Long Beach, Hempstead, and Greenport branches.By Alfonso A. [email protected]@alfonsoreports ... newsday-tv-logo Streaming Now ... ....
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LIRR restores service after storm

Newsday 24 Feb 2026
Long Island commuters returning to the LIRR system after it was shut down for more than 24 hours during the storm encountered scarce options and plentiful delays ... Throughout the morning, the LIRR ...
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At Hicksville, snow and perseverance on the LIRR

Newsday 24 Feb 2026
At noon, other than a minor delay on the Babylon Branch, the six operating branches of the LIRR were running on or close to the planned reduced service.By 50 best LI movies What's up on LI ...
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LIRR reports new delays

Newsday 24 Feb 2026
The LIRR reported on its website that the 7.26 a.m ... began on six LIRR branches about 4 a.m ... train from Port Jefferson to Huntington was running 15-20 minutes late, the LIRR reported.
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LIRR operating on limited schedule

Newsday 24 Feb 2026
The LIRR suspended all service Monday, citing safety concerns and track-clearing effortsBy 50 best LI movies What's up on LI Baldwin hoops thriving Get the latest ...
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