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Back to School, Labor Day, & LIRR Fall Timetables

August 27, 2024

    Hi Mooviters,

    We have a lot of updates for you! 

    ✏️ School is almost back in session. For everyone starting a new school year – we at Moovit wish you a great year!📓

    To find the best route to school, use Moovit’s trip planner with real-time and service alerts.

    Plan your trip in advance by setting your desired departure/arrival time.

    🔨Enjoy the last weekend of the summer! This Monday is Labor Day. Please note the following service changes:

    MTA – Sunday Service

    LIRR – Weekend Service

    Metro-North Rail Road – Sunday Service

    NJ Transit – Holiday Service

    PATH – Saturday Service

    Bee-Line Bus – Sunday Service

    🚆LIRR’s fall timetables will go into effect on Monday, September 3rd. LIRR is adding additional service between Oyster Bay and Penn Station and additional morning service to Atlantic Station. Continue reading below for further details. and as always, Moovit is updated.


    LIRR Service Changes, September 3rd, 2024

    Babylon Branch

    Weekend trains to and from Grand Central will only run as far as Massapequa. The Babylon express train will make all stops between Massapequa and Babylon, maintaining two trains per hour at stations east of Massapequa.

    This pattern matches weekday midday service and allows for station renovation work at Babylon, which will close one of the two platforms on most weekends.

    Far Rockaway Branch

    The 7:44 a.m. weekday train from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal will now start in Valley Stream at 7:26 a.m. and make all stops.

    The 5:34 p.m. weekday train from Penn Station to Long Beach will add a stop at Laurelton.

    On weekends, daytime trains will run to and from Grand Central instead of Penn Station. Transfer at Jamaica for Penn Station service.

    Hempstead Branch

    Westbound trains from Huntington and Ronkonkoma Branch will resume stopping at Elmont-UBS Arena on weeknights.

    Long Beach Branch

    On weekends, trains will run to and from Penn Station instead of Grand Central. Transfer at Jamaica for Grand Central service.

    Montauk Branch

    There are no major changes to Montauk Branch service.

    Oyster Bay Branch

    The 7:17 a.m. weekday train from Oyster Bay will run to Penn Station. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Hunterspoint Avenue.

    Port Jefferson Branch

    During middays, late evenings, and weekends, both Huntington trains per hour will run to and from Penn Station. Transfer at Jamaica for Grand Central service.

    Port Washington Branch

    There are no major changes to Port Washington Branch service. Riders who transfer at Woodside should check for revised transfer times.

    Ronkonkoma Branch

    During middays, late evenings, and weekends, both Ronkonkoma trains per hour will run to and from Penn Station. Transfer at Jamaica for Grand Central service.

    Buses will replace midday weekday trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport until mid-November to allow for track work.

    West Hempstead Branch

    The 5:30 p.m. weekday train from Grand Central to Seaford will add a stop at St. Albans.

    Midday weekday and daytime weekend service will run to and from Grand Central. Late evening service will only run between Jamaica and West Hempstead, 7 days a week. Transfer at Jamaica for service to or from Penn Station or Atlantic Terminal.

    Brooklyn service

    Midday and weekend service will consist of three shuttle trains per hour between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal.

    You ride, we guide,

    The USA Moovit Team

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