The LIRR and sister MTA railroad Metro-North announced Thursday that beginning Sept. 7 they will waive the requirement that passengers obtain a special permit to ride a train with their bikes.

 


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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.

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A recent string of major service disruptions at Penn Station raises new concerns about the station's ability to handle the heavy demand from riders. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

'Several major service disruptions'

Beefed up security measures are in place around Madison Square Garden in preparation for President Trump's attendance at Game 3. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets'

Dr. Luis Maldonado, of Commack, lost his wife and father-in-law when an LIRR train struck her car. The LIRR said she drove around the gate, but a jury found the railroad negligent. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'Worst day of my life'

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Saturday developed from a busier-than-normal morning to a chaotic afternoon, as travelers navigated closures and confusing directions.

Thousands trying to navigate a jammed Penn Station ahead of World Cup, Knicks games

Long Islanders planning to attend a Knicks game watch party, or travel through Manhattan on their way to the World Cup in New Jersey, should consider several options to get into the city.

Traveling through NYC today will be a headache. Here are your best — and worst — options.

No personal parking spots are allowed at the tournament during the U.S. Open, and officials urged fans to take the LIRR.

LIRR president delivers trophy to U.S. Open at Shinnecock, urges fans to take train

Typically congested summer traffic on the East End is predicted to be even worse during the U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

LIRR, free shuttles, best way to get to U.S. Open, organizers say

A new program at Vaughn College in Queens is designed to help address a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers.

Ready for takeoff: These LIers are embarking on a high-pressure career

An official with the rail corporation said it has been planning for months for the World Cup, including by hardening and renewing "antiquated" infrastructure.

Despite another fire, Amtrak official says rail service is ready for World Cup crowds

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Nassau County's police department gave out around half the number of core safety-related tickets as it did in 2019. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday 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

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'

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.

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The LIRR will run its standard schedule and some subway lines will have extra service on match days, the MTA says. Only World Cup ticket holders can board NJ Transit trains to MetLife Stadium.

Commuting during the World Cup? Here's what to know as the event kicks off

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