<p>In his latest commuter tip, Newsday&#39;s transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains the reasoning behind needing an ID to ride the train.</p>


Long Island

Transportation

FLALFONSO250609_video

An ID is required to ride the Long Island Rail Road

onecms:403370a1-4391-4f28-aee4-0556564bfa82

Newsday

No ticket? No way of paying? No ID? No LIRR ride.

Screenshot 2025-06-09 at 2.09.47 PM.png

Most Popular

Latest videos

Transportation video slot

Nassau County's police department gave out around half the core safety-related tickets as it did in 2019. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday's Transportation reporter Peter Gill have more.

'Enforcement a priority'

A runway at LaGuardia Airport was closed due to a sinkhole. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Sinkhole closes runway at LGA

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

Mess on the LIE

Commuters on Tuesday spoke about how they dealt with the strike and how they feel about being back on LIRR trains. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I would not want to do that on a regular'

Transportation Article Bottom Module

Nassau County's police department gave out around half the core safety-related tickets as it did in 2019.

SCPD's dangerous driving tickets rose by 26%, Nassau's decreased

The LIRR will double service to its temporary Shinnecock Hills station from 2018, when the weeklong tournament was last held at the Southampton golf club.

LIRR adds extra service for U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

The 4.5% raise in the fourth year, with only minor contract concessions, was once widely considered unfathomable.

Who won the LIRR strike?

5 people were injured in the overnight fire, officials said.

MTA chairman: 'Unacceptable situation' after Amtrak train fire causes LIRR disruptions into Penn

The cyclist had been traveling near an Elmont intersection when the 30-year-old driver of a Honda Civic hit him, police say.

53-year-old bicyclist struck in critical condition

The unnamed automotive repair shop invoiced the LIRR roughly $4.5 million more than the railroad's second-highest vendor over two years, according to the MTA.

Auto repair shop overcharges LIRR by more than $1.6M

Transportation Video Playlist

The LIRR strike has ended and trains are back in service. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo explains some of the details of the deal that ended the strike.

'There are things in there that make it more affordable'

Kevin Sexton, from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, announced on Monday night a deal has been made between the MTA and LIRR unions.

'The parties have reached an agreement'

Commuters faced heavy delays on the Long Island Expressway on Tuesday morning, as the LIRR wont be back to full strength until later. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Hoping tomorrow everything will be good'

With the end of the LIRR strike and some trains set to start running at noon Tuesday, commuters faced one more early morning slog taking shuttle buses to subway lines in Queens reach their destinations. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie speaks to commuters at the Hicksville train station.

End to chaotic morning commute in sight

The MTA and the LIRR unions have reached an agreement to end the 3-day transit strike. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

Service restarts at noon Tuesday

Some Long Islanders described a tiring commute to work, while picketing LIRR employees continued to make their voices heard. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's really tough'

Without the LIRR as an option because of the strike, Long Islanders in Plainview Monday felt frustrated about the amount of traffic and higher gas prices. Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman reports.

'It's definitely annoying'

Frustration was mounting on Day 3 of the LIRR strike Monday, as commuters at the Hicksville station faced taking shuttle buses and subways to reach their jobs in New York City. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's hurting everybody, the strike'

Drivers might want to allot extra time for their morning drive on Monday during the LIRR strike as traffic builds on the Long Island Expressway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Traffic building on LIE during morning drive

As LIRR union members picketed for a new contract, commuters and businesses weigh in ... and everyone's frustrated. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We just want to get paid for what we deserve'

LIRR unions have gone on strike for the first time since 1994. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Parties were unable to reach a deal'

Susi Nunez, of Coram, spoke on Sunday about the lengths she needs to go to during the LIRR strike in order to get from Suffolk to Manhattan to visit her sick mother.

'It's a headache'

Homepage Trending

Knicks in NBA Finals

Working Moms 

Summer Fun Book

School Election results

NEWSDAY TV SHORTS

Vertical videos

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits the Long Island Game Farm for an inside look at the incredible hands-on wildlife encounters there.

Out East: What's new at the Long Island Game Farm

Kathleen Simonetti's son Noah, now 4, was diagnosed with a rare gene mutation, PPA2 deficiency. Simonetti hopes to spread awareness of the condition.

LI mom spreads awareness for son's rare disease

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus helps make a strawberry crunch ice cream at Coyle's Ice Cream in Islip.

Making ice cream at Coyle's in Islip

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland speaks to actor Gary Sinise about the Wantagh Union Free School District partnering with his foundation to raise money for field trips to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, as well as a commemorative 9/11 statue in front of Wantagh High School.

Actor Gary Sinise partners with Wantagh schools on 9/11 education, remembrance

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Main Event, an entertainment center that recently opened in Deer Park.

Arcade, bowling and giant claw machine at Main Event 

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs has been a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969.

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us all the way out to Montauk to a secret spot where you can buy two lobster rolls for the price of one.

Out East: Bennett Shellfish in Montauk

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Chubs Meats in Medford to try The Brunson, a sandwich inspired by the New York Knicks' star player.

Trendy Bites: Trying a Jalen Brunson-inspired sandwich

A team of NASA engineers is studying the Apollo Lunar Module on display at the Cradle of Aviation in Uniondale in preparation of America's next moon landing.

Out of this world: NASA comes to LI to prepare for next Moon landing

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa polishes marble at Old Stone Tile and Marble Works in Ronkonkoma.

LI Works: Creating stone countertops

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

Mastic Beach double shooting ... Upgrades to busy Nassau intersection ... Dangerous Roads: Ticket enforcement ... Weather: Warm up coming

Mastic Beach double shooting ... Closing arguments in nail salon murder trial ... Dangerous Roads: Ticket enforcement

Stay in the know with the Dangerous Roads newsletter

Dangerous Roads newsletter sign up widget

The crash around noon Thursday backed up westbound traffic for about a mile near Exit 44.

LIE westbound lanes reopen after car carrier overturns

Transportation - megaslot

MTA and LIRR news, plus the latest on Long Island's traffic, roads & MacArthur Airport

Stay logged in.