Long Island Rail Road
Babylon Branch LIRR — Delays & Status
South Shore commuter branch serving western Suffolk and southeast Nassau riders traveling to Jamaica, Penn Station, and Grand Central.
Typical Trip 62 min Jamaica to Babylon
Peak Fare $15.75 Off-peak $11.00
Primary Area Suffolk County Babylon, Bay Shore, Lindenhurst
Active Babylon Branch Alerts
The 7:46pm train from Babylon to Penn Station is operating 25-30 minutes late due to earlier police activity at Lindenhurst. [1]
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
Planned & Upcoming
Advisories about planned or possible future disruptions (incl. strike contingencies). Service is not affected by these right now.
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
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
Babylon Branch Stations
Key stops on the Babylon Branch, running Jamaica to Babylon (62 min, terminating at Babylon):
- Jamaica
- Rockville Centre
- Freeport
- Merrick
- Wantagh
- Massapequa
- Amityville
- Lindenhurst
- Babylon
Babylon Branch Commuter Guide
The Babylon Branch serves Babylon, Bay Shore, Lindenhurst, Massapequa, Freeport and nearby Long Island communities. When train service is delayed or suspended, commuters often compare the LIRR against the parallel roads. These are the Babylon Branch driving alternatives with live conditions on Long Island Traffic:
Babylon Branch FAQ
Is the Babylon Branch running today?
Yes, for now — but a strike has been flagged as possible. MTA 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.
Are there Babylon Branch delays today?
Yes — the Babylon Branch has 3 active alerts in the latest MTA service feed (updated Jul 20, 11:04 AM). The current alerts are listed above. For minute-by-minute departures, check the MTA TrainTime app.
What is the Babylon Branch LIRR status right now?
The Babylon Branch is showing 3 active service alerts. Long Island Traffic refreshes the MTA GTFS-realtime feed continuously; this page was last built Jul 20, 11:04 AM.
How long is the Babylon Branch trip to Manhattan?
A typical Babylon Branch trip (Jamaica to Babylon) runs about 62 min. Peak fare is $15.75 one-way; off-peak is $11.00. Actual times vary by departure, transfer at Jamaica, and whether your train is a direct Penn Station or Grand Central run.
What are the main Babylon Branch stations?
Key Babylon Branch stops include Jamaica, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, Wantagh, Massapequa, Amityville, Lindenhurst, Babylon. The branch terminates at Babylon.
What roads can I drive instead of the Babylon Branch?
When the Babylon Branch is delayed or suspended, Babylon Branch commuters most often drive Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway — though each carries its own rush-hour congestion. Check live road conditions before switching from rail to car.
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