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LIRR to see weekend schedule changes for track work on Port Washington line

2014-09-27 16:38:12| Railroads - Topix.net

Long Island Rail Road travelers on the Port Washington Branch are advised of "significant" schedule changes the first two weekends in October to allow for track maintenance work, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced. Service in both directions is to be affected.

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MTA approves $32 billion capital program, new LIRR contract

2014-09-25 14:35:21| Railroads - Topix.net

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Wednesday approved its new $32 billion capital program, despite reservations from some board members who said it neglects underserved parts of the transit system and will be tough to fund. The MTA also formally signed off on a new Long Island Rail Road labor contract that will give more than 5,000 LIRR workers raises totaling 17 percent over 6 1/2... The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Wednesday approved its new $32 billion capital program, despite reservations from some board members who said it neglects underserved parts of the transit system and will be tough to fund.

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LIRR hearing on plan to restore West Hempstead weekend service

2014-09-11 23:43:46| Railroads - Topix.net

The Long Island Rail Road's West Hempstead train station, seen on April 4, 2013, is located at Hempstead Avenue and Hempstead Gardens Drive in West Hempstead. The Long Island Rail Road's West Hempstead train station, seen on April 4, 2013, is located at Hempstead Avenue and Hempstead Gardens Drive in West Hempstead.

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Buses offered during LIRR track work in Suffolk

2014-09-04 04:12:21| Railroads - Topix.net

Buses will replace midday Long Island Rail Road trains between Greenport and Ronkonkoma during off-peak hours through Nov. 14 to allow crews to renew at-grade crossings and replace track ties.

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