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LIRR Braces Passengers for Possible Service Disruptions During Storm

Some Farmingdale trains may need to be suspended Wednesday depending on how much snow hits the region.

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is warning passengers that a suspension of trains on some branches may be necessary tomorrow depending on the punch of a winter storm to sock the region late Tuesday into Wednesday.

MTA officials said the LIRR hopes to keep service on all 11 of its branches but may need to temporarily suspend trains if 10 or more inches of snow accumulate in order to avoid potentially stranded trains. 

The LIRR plans to continually evaluate the impacts of the storm on Wednesday's service and urges customers to consult the MTA’s website for the latest updates on branches that may be affect by cancellations. The serviced on the Ronkonkoma branch.

The LIRR already suspended service east of Speonk following Tuesday evening’s rush in order to protect trains from becoming snowbound. There will be no overnight or morning train service between Montauk and Speonk. Buses will be provided for customers heading east of Speonk, starting with the 8:53 p.m. train from Jamaica, scheduled to arrive in Montauk at 11:57 p.m.

The LIRR has also decided to suspend train service between Greenport and Ronkonkoma starting Wednesday morning.

MTA officials are urging customers who are not required to travel on Wednesday morning to not do so. Those who must utilize the LIRR Wednesday are urged to “take extra care during the storm,” including watching their steps on platforms and stairways due to potentially slippery conditions.

For the latest service updates customers can check the MTA’s website or call the LIRR’s Travel Information Center at 718-217-5477.

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