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MTA fare hike begins; LIRR boosts service

Originally published: March 2, 2013 9:50 PM
Updated: March 2, 2013 10:40 PM
By ALFONSO A. CASTILLO alfonso.castillo@newsday.com

A Long Island Rail Road rider purchases a

Photo credit: Newsday / John Paraskevas | A Long Island Rail Road rider purchases a ticket from a machine at the LIRRs Jamaica Station. (Feb. 27, 2013)

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Two of the LIRR's Metro Mini Maids greet

LIRR trains and commuters through the years Workers repair the escalator at the Lindenhurst station,

Workers repair the escalator at the Lindenhurst station,

Out-of-service escalators at LIRR stations LIRR conductor June Dicarlo using her cell phone

LIRR conductor June Dicarlo using her cell phone

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The sun comes up at the LIRR Ronkonkoma

Map: LI traffic and transit On average, most commuter rail tickets increased between

On average, most commuter rail tickets increased between

See how much MTA hikes will cost you

Changes to the MTA's fares aren't all bad news for riders, who will see new discounts for military personnel, additional breaks for families, and easier ways to pay tolls.

The LIRR is also restoring several trains it cut in 2010 and adding new service on some lines beginning Monday.

The new rates, which take effect Sunday, aim to increase the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's fare...

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