LIRR Alerts, Delays & Service Status Today

Live System Map 1 ISSUES

Every LIRR branch, live. Tap a line for that branch's alerts, stations, fares, and driving alternatives.

Babylon 3 alerts Ronkonkoma 6 alerts Montauk 4 alerts Port Jefferson 3 alerts Hempstead 6 alerts Long Beach 2 alerts Oyster Bay 2 alerts Port Washington 2 alerts

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Active Alerts 8

The 12:15pm train from Jamaica to Montauk is delayed prior to departure due to equipment trouble. [5]

The 3:25pm train from Southampton to Jamaica is operating 15-20 minutes late due to a downed tree on the tracks at Hampton Bays. [5]

The new Yaphank-BNL station replaces the former Yaphank station [13]

The new station is located at 201 Precision Dr in Shirley. It is closer to the William Floyd Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Westbound trains will leave the new station five minutes earlier than their previous departure times from the current station. Active: Starting Saturday, July 18

The new Yaphank-BNL station replaces the current Yaphank station [13]

The new station is located at 201 Precision Dr in Shirley. It is closer to the William Floyd Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Westbound trains will leave the new station five minutes earlier than their previous departure times from the current station. Active: Starting Saturday, July 18

We’re adding extra eastbound service on the Babylon and Ronkonkoma branches from Penn Station after the Knicks parade. [1, 4]

The added service may not reflect in our TrainTime app ahead of time. Listen for announcements in Penn Station before boarding your train. Active: Jun 18 12:00 PM - Ongoing

Penn Station Access Restrictions on World Cup Match Days [12]

There are Penn Station access restrictions due to the World Cup. Traveling to the match and from out of town? Download our TrainTime app and activate your LIRR ticket. LIRR personnel in Penn Station will direct you to NJ Transit trains to the event. Active: Jul 19 (12:00 PM to 11:00 PM)

No Hempstead Branch trains between Manhattan and Floral Park [2]

Trains run between Floral Park and Hempstead only. Transfer at Floral Park for Huntington or Ronkonkoma Branch trains to and from Manhattan. For Hollis and Queens Village : Hourly westbound service will be available on Huntington trains. MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for eastbound travel from Jamaica. For Elmont-UBS Arena : Westbound service will be available on Huntington and Ronkonkoma trains. NICE Bus will accept LIRR tickets for eastbound travel from Jamaica Bellerose station is closed. NICE Bus will accept LIRR tickets on the nearby n24. This service change will occur on most weekends through late August as we replace and install switches near Elmont-UBS Arena. Active: Jul 18 - 20, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 3:30 AM

Eastbound trains skip Hollis, Queens Village, and Elmont-UBS Arena [10, 2, 4]

MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Jamaica to Hollis and Queens Village. View a map of your route options. NICE buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Jamaica to Elmont-UBS Arena. Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal. Concert attendees traveling to and from UBS Arena may also take a westbound train via transfer at Jamaica or Mineola at no additional charge. This option will not appear in the TrainTime app. This service change will occur on most weekends through late August as we replace and install switches near Elmont-UBS Arena. Active: Jul 18 - 20, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 4 AM

Planned & Upcoming 6

These are advisories about planned or possible future disruptions (including strike contingencies). Service is not affected by these right now — but plan ahead.

LIRR train service may be suspended by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15

No eastbound service at Forest Hills and Kew Gardens; Eastbound trains towards Jamaica bypass Woodside [12]

Trains run nonstop from Manhattan to Jamaica. Port Washington Branch trains continue to stop at Woodside in both directions. Please note that trains will make their normal stops on Friday, July 17 and July 24. The subway will allow LIRR riders to enter the following stations at no cost: 34 St-Penn Station [E] 42 St-Grand Central [6][7] Woodside-61 St [7] Forest Hills-71 Av [E] Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike [E] Present your LIRR ticket to the station booth agent for access to the subway system. What's happening? Accessibility improvements and track maintenance Active: 10 AM to 3 PM Mon-Thu, Jul 13 - 23

Westbound trains skip Elmont-UBS Arena, Queens Village, and Hollis [2]

MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Queens Village and Hollis to Jamaica. View a map of your route options. Elmont-UBS Arena riders should use Bellerose station instead. Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal. What's happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Jul 13 - 17 and Jul 20 - 24, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

No eastbound service at Forest Hills and Kew Gardens. Eastbound trains towards Jamaica bypass Woodside [12]

Trains run nonstop from Manhattan to Jamaica. Port Washington Branch trains continue to stop at Woodside in both directions. Please note that trains will make their normal stops on Friday, July 17 and July 24. The subway will allow LIRR riders to enter the following stations at no cost: 34 St-Penn Station [E] 42 St-Grand Central [6][7] Woodside-61 St [7] Forest Hills-71 Av [E] Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike [E] Present your LIRR ticket to the station booth agent for access to the subway system. What's happening? Accessibility improvements and track maintenance Active: 10 AM to 3 PM Mon-Thu, Jul 13 - 23

Westbound trains skip Elmont-UBS Arena, Queens Village, and Hollis [2]

MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Queens Village and Hollis to Jamaica. View a map of your route options. Elmont-UBS Arena riders should use Bellerose station instead. Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal. What's happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Jul 6 - 10, Jul 13 - 17, and Jul 20 - 24, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

LIRR train service may shut down by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15

LIRR Schedule for Today — By Branch

Today is Sunday, July 19 — the weekend schedule is in effect (tentative labor deal reached; normal service is running). Live departures, track assignments, and today's full timetable are in the MTA's official TrainTime app — the links below open each branch's live schedule directly. Typical end-to-end travel times and fares for every branch are in the grid below.

Planning around a disruption? Check the live rider reports and active alerts above before you leave — and our train-vs-drive analysis if you're weighing the car instead.

Drive vs. Train to Midtown

Time and cost comparison for Long Island commuters to Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station / Grand Central). Driving estimates include rush hour reality, not the GPS "best case" fiction.

From	Train Time	Drive (off-peak)	Drive (rush hour)	LIRR Peak Fare	Drive Cost	Daily Savings (RT)
Mineola	34 min	35 min	55-75 min	$12.25	$64.29	$40
Great Neck	33 min	30 min	50-70 min	$10.25	$63.39	$43
Babylon	62 min	50 min	80-120 min	$15.75	$69.42	$38
Ronkonkoma	82 min	65 min	90-150 min	$18.75	$74.24	$37

Mineola to Midtown

LIRR 34 min $12.25 peak one-way

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DRIVE 55-75 min $64.29 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $40/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 55-75 min vs. a consistent 34 min on the train.

Great Neck to Midtown

LIRR 33 min $10.25 peak one-way

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DRIVE 50-70 min $63.39 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $43/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 50-70 min vs. a consistent 33 min on the train.

Babylon to Midtown

LIRR 62 min $15.75 peak one-way

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DRIVE 80-120 min $69.42 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $38/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 80-120 min vs. a consistent 62 min on the train.

Ronkonkoma to Midtown

LIRR 82 min $18.75 peak one-way

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DRIVE 90-150 min $74.24 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $37/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 90-150 min vs. a consistent 82 min on the train.

When driving wins: If LIRR service is suspended on your branch, or you're traveling off-peak with free parking at your destination. Check the alerts above before deciding.

Off-peak savings: LIRR fares drop 25-30% on weekdays before 6 AM, 10 AM-4 PM, and after 8 PM. A Ronkonkoma off-peak ticket is $13.25 vs. $18.75 peak.

Driving costs: gas at $3.77/gal, 25 MPG, Midtown Tunnel E-ZPass ($11.75), avg Manhattan parking ($45/day). Rush hour times reflect typical weekday 7-9 AM / 5-7 PM conditions on the LIE.

LIRR Branches

Babylon 3 alerts

Jamaica to Babylon 62 min

Peak: $15.75 Off-peak: $11.00

Ronkonkoma 6 alerts

Penn Station to Ronkonkoma 82 min

Peak: $18.75 Off-peak: $13.25

Montauk 4 alerts

Jamaica to Montauk 170 min

Peak: $27.75 Off-peak: $20.00

Port Jefferson 3 alerts

Penn Station to Port Jefferson 95 min

Peak: $18.75 Off-peak: $13.25

Hempstead 6 alerts

Penn Station to Hempstead 38 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

Long Beach 2 alerts

Penn Station to Long Beach 55 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

Oyster Bay 2 alerts

Jamaica to Oyster Bay 70 min

Peak: $15.75 Off-peak: $11.00

Port Washington 2 alerts

Penn Station to Port Washington 40 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

LIRR Status FAQ

Is the Long Island Railroad running today?

Yes. As of the latest MTA service feed (updated Jul 19, 4:34 PM), the Long Island Rail Road is running today, though 1 major service issue is affecting some branches — see the active alerts above before you travel. Confirm live departures for your branch in the MTA TrainTime app.

Where can I see the LIRR schedule for today?

Live departures and today's full timetable for every branch are in the MTA TrainTime app and at mta.info/schedules — the Schedule section on this page links each branch directly. For typical end-to-end travel times and peak/off-peak fares, see the branch grid; for whether today's schedule is actually holding, the live alerts and rider reports above update continuously.

Is the LIRR on strike?

Not right now, but a strike has been flagged as possible. The MTA feed currently states: "LIRR train service may be suspended by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15". Complete essential travel before any deadline and have a driving backup ready — this page updates continuously from the MTA feed.

Are there LIRR delays today?

Yes. The latest MTA feed (updated Jul 19, 4:34 PM) shows 1 major LIRR service issue. See the active alerts above, and open your branch page for branch-specific status.

How do I check LIRR status right now?

This page reads the MTA GTFS-realtime service feed and lists active alerts for every LIRR branch. For minute-by-minute departures and track assignments, use the official MTA TrainTime app. Long Island Traffic rebuilds this page continuously so the alerts reflect the most recent feed pull.

Which LIRR branch is delayed?

Open the branch grid below — each branch shows its current alert count. Branches with active alerts are flagged in orange. Click any branch for its full delay history, stations, fares, and driving alternatives.

Is it cheaper to take the LIRR or drive to Manhattan?

For most Long Island commuters the LIRR is dramatically cheaper than driving once you add the Midtown Tunnel toll and Manhattan parking — often a $40–$70 per-day round-trip saving versus driving. The Drive vs. Train comparison above breaks down the time and cost from Mineola, Great Neck, Babylon, and Ronkonkoma.

What are the LIRR branches?

The Long Island Rail Road has branches serving Nassau and Suffolk: Babylon, Ronkonkoma, Montauk, Port Jefferson, Hempstead, Long Beach, Oyster Bay, and Port Washington. Most trains run to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, or Atlantic Terminal, with transfers at Jamaica.