There are changes on Farmingdale's Ronkonkoma branch this weekend due to a track modernization project on the Long Island Rail Road’s Main Line.
The project will take place over four consecutive weekends in August will result in some cancellations and service adjustments on the Huntington-Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay, Ronkonkoma, Far Rockaway and Babylon branches.
LIRR personnel will be installing new running rail, resurfacing and making repairs at the Willis Ave. grade crossing. The work, when completed, will provide a smoother ride and more reliable service, according to the LIRR.
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Since one of two Main Line tracks will be out of service during the project, the LIRR had revised weekend service on those branches to accommodate the track work.
Over the first two weekends, August 6-7 and August 13-14, the track work will get underway Saturday at 12:43 a.m. and continue until 10 a.m. on Sunday when regular service will resume. Over the third and fourth weekends, August 20-21 and August 27-28, the track work will get underway Saturday at 12:39 a.m. and continue until 10 a.m. on Sunday when regular service will resume.
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On Saturdays, the work will affect approximately 24,000 customers traveling east and west of Jamaica. On Sundays, the work will affect about 1,200 customers eastbound and 1,700 customers westbound.
Branch by Branch Service Impact:
On Sundays, the 12:16 AM train to Ronkonkoma has been adjusted 14 minutes later. Also on Saturdays, customers on the 11:21 PM train from Ronkonkoma can expect an increase in travel time of up to 5 minutes.
Customers can pick up a copy of the Special Timetable Weekend Track Work dedicated to each affected branch at terminals or local stations. Customers can also contact the LIRR's Travel Information Center at 718-217-5477 (718-217-LIRR).
For the most up-to-date information on train service each weekend, sign up for LIRR E-alerts and text mesaages. Project and service information will also be available on the LIRR’s Facebook page and on Twitter.
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