The number of morning rush hour trains would increase slightly more than 40 percent and the number of afternoon/evening rush hour trains would increase by nearly 65 percent. The timetables propose to increase the overall number of LIRR trains by 40 percent. “We strongly encourage customers to use the trip planner to create their new commute and give us feedback at the public information sessions that start next week.” Systemwide service increases mean more trains throughout the day “It’s important to show not only Long Islanders but everyone in the region that the opening of Grand Central Madison creates numerous opportunities to travel by commuter rail,” said MTA Chief Customer Officer Sarah Meyer.
The LIRR will hold a series of virtual public information sessions starting next week to gather public input on the timetables. The creation of the interactive tool complements draft timetables for every LIRR branch that were released in early June showing proposed systemwide service following the opening of the LIRR’s terminal at Grand Central Madison this year.
"Once the public has an opportunity to plan their new commute, they will see how many new travelling opportunities the new, refreshed schedules provide to our beautiful new Grand Central Madison Terminal, revitalized Penn Station and our Brooklyn hub at Atlantic Avenue.” “The online trip planner will help LIRR customers see the many new travel opportunities that the opening of Grand Central Madison will bring to the Long Island Rail Road,” said Catherine Rinaldi, interim president of LIRR and president of Metro-North Railroad. To use the trip planner, a customer can input station of origin, destination, time of travel, day of week and the planner will suggest itineraries and transfer opportunities.
An online trip planner was introduced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to allow Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers to plan trips to and from Grand Central Madison, Penn Station, Atlantic Terminal or any other stations once Grand Central Madison opens later this year.
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