Politics & Government

LIRR Trains Added for New Year's Eve

MTA warns against open alcohol on trains, platforms.

has scheduled additional trains to and from Penn Station for the New Year's holiday.

There will be 14 extra eastbound trains Thursday and Friday afternoons for those going home early.

Another 17 extra westbound trains will head to Penn Friday evening, and there will 14 extra eastbound trains early Saturday, New Year's Day.

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No open alcoholic beverages will be allowed on LIRR trains and platforms from noon, Friday, New Year's Eve day through noon Saturday, New Year's Day.

MTA police will enforce this restriction.

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