Politics & Government
LIRR to Add Trains for Holiday
Two afternoon trains added to schedule for Thursday and Friday.
In an effort to accommodate the pre-holiday rush this weekend, the Long Island Rail Road will be adding extra trains on the Port Jefferson Branch Thursday and Friday.
The extra service for Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 24 includes:
- 2:10 p.m. eastbound train stopping at Jamaica, Carle Place, then all stops to Huntington.
- 2:29 p.m. westbound train stopping at Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Jamaica, New Hyde Park, then all stops to Huntington.
The LIRR will also be offering discounts for people traveling with children during the weekend. Up to four children ages 5-11 can ride weekend off peak trains for the advance purchase fare of 75-cents per child each way when accompanied by a fare-paying parent or guardian. Weekly and monthly ticket holders just pay for the kids. Children under 5 ride free on the LIRR.
The LIRR will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25).
For additional information, customers can contact the LIRR's Travel Information Center at 718-217-5477 (718-217-LIRR) or visit the LIRR's website. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service provider or the free 711 relay to reach LIRR at 718-217-5477.
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