The Long Island Rail Road is restoring trains previously lost...

The Long Island Rail Road is restoring trains previously lost to budget cuts. Credit: Kevin P. Coughlin

Billions of dollars are needed to repair the aging Long Island Rail Road ["Warning: Rough commutes ahead," News, Sept. 6]. At the same time, billions are being spent on the long-delayed LIRR East Side Access project. What kind of priorities are those?

Bruce Kanin, North Merrick

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